James Shrubsall
After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields.
Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.
A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.
Latest articles by James Shrubsall
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Tour de France 2024: Five predictions from our experts
Our team covering the race on the ground share their predictions for the biggest race of the men's WorldTour season
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Komoot releases enormous bank of ready-made gravel routes
The route planning platform now has 160,000 gravel routes available, and counting
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Significantly worse than expected': Halfords cycle sales fall, and there's more to come
The market is 30% down on pre-Covid and the retailer predicts more of the same in 2025
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France 2024 contenders: the Big Favourites form guide
With the start in Florence almost upon us, we assess where the favourites are ahead the year's biggest race
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I've never felt so good on the bike', warns Tadej Pogačar ahead of the Tour de France
GC favourite has made a 'step forward' since the Giro d'Italia, he says, but expects rivals to be on 'top form'
By James Shrubsall Published
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New Trek Madone Gen 8 leaked in YouTube video now set to 'private'
The bike has already been on display at the Critérium du Dauphiné
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch the Tour de France live stream 2024
All the information you need in order to tune into the biggest race of the year
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Sepp Kuss ruled out of Tour de France after run-in with Covid
The Visma-Lease a bike star, who is key support for Jonas Vingegaard, is replaced by Bart Lemmen
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jonas Vingegaard will be competitive at Tour de France, but there are question marks, says coach
His training on TT bike has been sub-optimal, Mathieu Heijboer says, but the defending champion remains motivated
By James Shrubsall Published
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Curbs on 'killer cyclists', pothole pledges and £2.5bn in investment - UK general election cycling policy round-up
What will the next government have to offer those on two wheels?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Could UAE Team Emirates have the strongest Tour de France team ever?
The riders supporting Tadej Pogačar on his Giro d'Italia / Tour de France double reads like a Grand Tour dream team
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I don't see any reason why we can't aim for the gold' - Lizzie Deignan sets high Paris Olympic road race target for GB
The British star on coming back from a first ever bone break to Olympic hopes, lessons, talismans and tattoos
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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There'll be no celebrations, says new road bike time trial champ after disciplinary hearing upholds his ride
George Fox describes a long and stressful wait for a result after a complaint about his set-up was investigated
By James Shrubsall Published
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National competition on your doorstep as 'Tribes' goes live
New time trial contest pits clubmates against others all over the country, with no travelling required
By James Shrubsall Published
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Bike review: Specialized Creo SL Expert Carbon
A gravel e-bike that will let you take on pretty much anything, and put a big grin on your face while you're doing it
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling UK takes aim at 'hearts and minds' in new five-year plan
Five-point plan seeks to improve cycling's image, as well as make it a more positive experience and more diverse
By James Shrubsall Published
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Adam Yates wins Tour de Suisse stage five with virtuoso mountains performance
The Briton attacks to win solo, with team-mate Joāo Almeida coming in second
By James Shrubsall Published
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Etape du Tour de France date change creates 'logistical nightmare'
Sunday voting in France prompts organisers to bring huge challenge ride forward by a day
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Back to basics. Pure life': Demi Vollering takes off to explore the Tour de France Femmes in a camper
The reigning champ is accompanied by boyfriend and their dog Flo on the French odyssey that ended atop Alpe d'Huez
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I spent 40 days and 40 nights in isolation, then went on to claim medals' - cycling is a daily motivation for Transplant Games athlete
Topley spent six weeks in isolation after a bone marrow transplant, but returned to become a medal-winning racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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Bryan Coquard hails "biggest victory" after Tour de Suisse stage two sprint
It was a chaotic finale after what was a hilly day out that kept fans guessing
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Phenomenal ride' by Anna Henderson as Lotte Kopecky extends Tour of Britain Women lead on stage two
It's the Brit's first race back after breaking her collarbone for a second time this year in April
By James Shrubsall Published
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Forget your expensive shorts – if you leave home without your caps and collars you're not properly dressed
The easiest way of avoiding wonky, filthy valves is coming back into fashion
By James Shrubsall Published
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Critérium du Dauphiné stage five neutralised with no winner after mega crash
More than 30 riders fall in slippery conditions
By James Shrubsall Published