
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.
He has worked at a variety of races, from the Classics to the Giro d'Italia – and this year will be his seventh Tour de France.
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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'Now I feel I can close this chapter' – Tour de France yellow jersey is a 'dream come true' for Jonas Vingegaard after two tough yearsThe Dane took a long awaited yellow jersey on stage one, and it's lost none of its shine for him
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'We push to new heights every year' – Tadej Pogačar ready for another battle royale with Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de FranceThe race favourite dished out maximum Pogacar on the eve of the big race in Barcelona
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From UAE to TotalEnergies, here are all the teams lining up for the Tour de FranceYour essential guide to the 23 teams at the Tour de France and what to expect from them throughout the Grand Tour
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Grand Départ to the Flamme Rouge and everything in-between: your guide to the language of the Tour de FranceWatching or reading about the Tour de France can often feel like learning a new language, so we've done a little translation for you
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Juan Ayuso leads stacked Lidl-Trek line-up for the Tour de FranceThe young Spaniard takes aim at GC
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Who will be wearing the coolest jerseys this Tour de France? The new national champions of course, and here they areHere are the riders you can expect to see in France over the next three weeks
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'I want cycling to be a more welcoming space' – how a bike shop worker turned photographer rebelled against marketing imagery with this new exhibitionLondoner Becky Mursell is displaying her 'Everyday Cyclist' exhibition across the capital this summer
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'It was the best I've ever felt in the 100' – British century time trial record smashedAdam Duggleby took more than two minutes off the record, as it edges nearer to three hours
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'Other innovations showed early promise but never took off' – Cycling tech that almost changed the sportFrom oval chainrings to four-spoke wheels, these are the innovations that promised revolution but ultimately faded away
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As Europe broils, should we reconsider how we spectate at bike races – not least the Tour de France?You might need more than a token bottle of water if you're heading outside this summer
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Canyon's new e-bike can communicate with cars – but is it bikes that need to change?The 'Vehicle 2 Everything' tech is fitted to the Roadlite:On, displayed at Eurobike next week
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'We were just full gas' – Romain Grégoire outguns a rampaging Tadej Pogačar to win Tour de Suisse stage 2The Frenchman was best of the remains of a breakaway, with Pogačar finishing seconds behind
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Powered by AI with 360-degree sensors, is Canyon's new Predict prototype the future of bike safety?The futuristic machine will be on show at Eurobike next week
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'It was all or nothing': Elisa Longo Borghini solos to victory on Tour de Suisse Women stage 2The Italian champion attacked on the final climb, while her pursuers took a wrong turn
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'My proud brandishing of the parasite was met with limited sympathy': what to do and what not to do when you get bitten by a tick while cyclingCall it a rite of passage, call it bad luck: I wouldn't recommend it either way
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How far does the average cyclist ride – and does it actually matter?Data from Garmin, Strava and Zwift sheds light on just how far the average cyclist is riding each trip
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'It had me on the ropes' – 66-year-old rides from Santa Monica to Chicago in 10 days for new Route 66 recordUltra-cyclist Joe Barr finished his unrelenting journey on Friday, setting a provisional world record
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Gender gap overlooked in British government's £4.5 billion active travel plan, says Cycling UKThe Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy aims to see 55% of short journeys made actively by 2035
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Wout van Aert out of Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, team cites training crashThe Belgian has had very mixed fortunes this week
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Remco Evenepoel appears to reveal extraordinary FTP figures in YouTube videoThe Belgian Tour de France hopeful was riding intervals on Mount Teide
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The Tour de France's opening team time trial is going to set the race on fire, judging by the action at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesGet set for a GC-defining test in which almost anything could happen
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'Seven times better than winning alone' – Visma-Lease a Bike win Tour de France team time trial dress rehearsal on Tour Auvergne Rhône-Alpes stage 3Matteo Jorgenson powers home for the Dutch team as Alex Beaudin saves yellow by a whisker
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Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes, the Circuit Franco-Belge, the Copenhagen Sprint, London Nocturne and Muur Classic Geraardsbergen this weekEverything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.
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'Wout's come down from his pink cloud' – Wout van Aert's Paris-Roubaix celebrations mean slow start to Tour Auvergne Rhône-AlpesToo much down time after his Hell of the North win has left the Belgian some way off best form
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