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 of Flanders, Giro d'Italia, Paris-Roubaix Femmes: Cycling Weekly's races of the year for 2023
Our writers pick their best moments from an enthralling 2023, what do you think?
By Adam Becket Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Honister 92 v Kendal CC
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Looking for a cheap winter sportive? Try a reliability ride
This traditional winter warmer can offer a cheap and friendly way to test your off-season fitness
By James Shrubsall Published
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Evans Cycles boosts online offerings by 68% as cycling industry struggles
More stores and new dropship strategy for Evans as it expands apace in the face of industry tough times
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Halesowen CC v 3C Cycling Club
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Welland Valley CC v Thanet RC
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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A love letter to my 12-year-old Garmin
You don't throw something out unless it's broken, right?
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I'll never forget, I was quicker than Stannard to the halfway mark' - Alex Dowsett on the ride that changed him
The newly retired time trial supremo tells James Shrubsall about the GHS Championship 2003 – the day he realised cycling was 'his sport'
By James Shrubsall Published
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This Garmin Edge 830 is still my favourite toy – and there's crazy reductions on it this Black Friday
Go from A to B and anywhere in-between with this GPS computer, with touchscreen and superb mapping
By James Shrubsall Published
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I rode these Endura Windchill tights all last winter – now they're going for a song in the Black Friday sale
These Endura Windchill tights are reduced for Black Friday and well worth your money
By James Shrubsall Published
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Meet Team Visma-Lease a Bike: all the WorldTour team name changes for 2024
New sponsors, old sponsors and swapped sponsors – here are the new names you'll be seeing in the peloton in 2024
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert shows Matteo Jorgensen around Tour of Flanders route
Jumbo-Visma's new US signing was still wearing his Movistar kit as they explored bergs on team get-together
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Whiskey and cocaine made my heart colder,' says Jan Ullrich in candid interview
German former Tour de France winner also says not doping would have been like 'taking a knife to a gunfight'
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Overshadowed with fear': how violent bike muggings have changed the face of city cycling
Survey reveals epidemic of anxiety in the face of recent attacks
By James Shrubsall Published
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Trek to supply 500 bikes and help out 40,000 riders in British Cycling deal
The machines will help grow and diversify cycling participation across the UK in new three-year Community Bike Partnership
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dominos oven-equipped pizza delivery e-bike is 2023's hottest new model
With pizza-cosseting suspension and a 68deg pizza oven, this fancy steed has all the bike tech you never thought of
By James Shrubsall Published
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16 years of Tour de France tales told on one fascinating map
The race's hotspots and cool corners laid bare as every stage is superimposed onto a single map
By James Shrubsall Published
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Body fairings facing ban by time trialling governing body
Outcry at national championships has led to a proposal to ban body fairings in time trials
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dutch headwind championships cancelled – due to high winds
Storm Ciarán has proven too much even for the hardy riders of this quirky event
By James Shrubsall Published
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The new Lotus e-bike is £20,000, while Aston Martin's latest two-wheeler appears to be priceless
Both supercar brands have unveiled stunning new machines
By James Shrubsall Published
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UK National Hill-Climb Championship won on disc brakes for the first time
Andrew Feather's fourth title was disc-brake powered and deeply personal, he tells Cycling Weekly
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout Van Aert scents victory with new candle investment
Belgian star and his wife have invested in an artisan candle business, as you do
By James Shrubsall Published
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Thieves raid major distributor's warehouse, make off with bikes
Moore Large suffers theft of bikes waiting to be sold off at auction after it entered administration
By James Shrubsall Published
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Shimano facing class action over recalled Hollowtech II cranksets
Trek and Specialized are also named in the action, following the recall of 2.8 million Ultegra and Dura-Ace items
By James Shrubsall Published