Rebecca Angharad James (born 29 November 1991) is a Welsh former professional racing cyclist specialising in track cycling.

[10] In 2011, she stated that the toughest point in her career to date was just before the 2008 European Junior Championships, when she contracted glandular fever and was unable to compete.

[11] In July 2009, James won the gold medal in both the sprint and 500-metre time trial events and the silver in the keirin at the European Track Championships.

[19] James enjoyed horse riding, and competed in show jumping, but no longer participates due to the risks associated interfering with her cycling commitments.

[20] James stated for her pre-race rituals that she enjoys Electronic dance music whilst doing her roller warm up.

[11] In June 2019, James married her long-term partner, the Welsh international rugby union player George North.