‘The start of a new era’: British racers and YouTube stars back new on-board cameras rule

The footage has great potential, say Alec Briggs and Cameron Jeffers

Riders compete at the Tour of Britain in 2022
(Image credit: Getty Images)

British Cycling's new ruling on on-board cameras has been a long time coming for those in the country's racing scene

On Tuesday, it was announced that riders will be allowed to record their own race footage, as long as they seek permission at least seven days before the event. 

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders.

An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides.