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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'I've taken the power meter off and it has made me focus more on speed': Alex Dowsett on picking up results after ditching data
Ex-WorldTour pro enjoying better pacing after winning two out of two TTs this season
By James Shrubsall Published
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Egan Bernal says he has regained his pre-crash form, but others have improved
Colombian, who suffered traumatic training accident in 2022, aiming for return to Tour de France
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Is it time we all just bought gravel bikes rather than road bikes and be done with it?
If we're going to have to ride through potholes, we might as well do it in comfort
By James Shrubsall Published
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Freezing, wet and freezing, and non-existent: when cycling's weather gods don't play ball
This year's La Flèche Wallonne was tough – but there are others to match it
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Injured Wout van Aert apologises to 'all those I gave sh*t to for using spacers under their stems'
The Belgian has taken to using them himself – at least for now
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Stevie Williams becomes first Brit to win men's La Flèche Wallonne
He sealed the day with an unstoppable attack on the Mur de Huy
By James Shrubsall Published
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Safer pro cycling scheme boss ousted after less than a year, as number of crashed-out WorldTour riders reaches 38
50% of crashes are due to rider error, says UCI boss David Lappartient
By James Shrubsall Published
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I chilled out at Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23 - and then took victory, explains British winning machine
Joe Blackmore set to make the step up to Israel-PremierTech ProTeam from the Academy next season
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If I'd been training I'd have turned around and gone home': the fickle fortunes of ultradistance record breaking
There's literally nowhere to hide, explains ultracyclist James MacDonald
By James Shrubsall Published
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Patrick Lefevere apologises for 'derogatory' remarks about women, avoids fine
'It was never my intention to offend' insists Soudal Quick-Step boss in contrite statement
By James Shrubsall Published
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I rode 200km and was confronted by the folly of middle age
'I must be as good as I once was' is not a reliable maxim when it comes to long rides, it seems
By James Shrubsall Published
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From silver bullets to black holes: Where did all the bling go?
All that glitters may not be gold, but silver doesn't half look good on a bike
By James Shrubsall Published
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Should all drivers put stickers on cars to help keep cyclists safe?
The AA's 'Think Bike' campaign reaches its 10th anniversary and is enjoying some high-profile backers
By James Shrubsall Published
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From narrowing the approach to no Arenberg at all: Six ways to solve Paris-Roubaix's trench problem
The Hell of the North will take a slightly different approach to the Arenberg pavé this year. Here are our alternatives
By James Shrubsall Published
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Evans Cycles store lines its walls with cut-price WiggleCRC stock
Leftover stock being sold off through Wiggle's new stablemate at Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert posts a walk on Strava, but could he still ride the Giro d'Italia?
Injured rider goes for a short walk while – apparently – considering Grand Tour participation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Can Mathieu van der Poel defend his title at Paris-Roubaix?
Here's your guide to the 'Hell of the North', with start lists, key information, sectors, and riders to watch
By James Shrubsall Published
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Advantage Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky at the Tour of Flanders
All the information you need ahead of the biggest Belgian Classic of the year
By James Shrubsall Published
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Italy will use Filippo Ganna's Hour Record bike at the Olympics - and you can buy it for €29,000
The 3D printed Pinarello Bolide, developed from the Italian's Hour smash, will set you back a small fortune
By James Shrubsall Published
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Luis León Sánchez and Greg Van Avermaet the latest retired pros to 'go gravel'
It's a list that only keeps growing, as former WorldTour riders seek to fulfil the competitive urge in a low-pressure environment
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert and Demi Vollering return to action at Dwars door Vlaanderen
The final dress rehearsal for the Tour of Flanders sees the bergs and cobbles of Belgium return once more
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jasper Philipsen sprints to victory in Classic Brugge-De Panne
The new Milan-San Remo champion makes it two wins in four days
By James Shrubsall Published
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Rider safety back in focus after Trofeo Alfredo Binda complaints
Riders complained of roads being open to traffic and being forced to DNF
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wiggle's takeover is an opportunity for small bike businesses, says clothing CEO
It's time for the smaller fish to take back customers that Wiggle has traditionally taken from them, says Jake Wright
By James Shrubsall Published