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Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile

Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile

Beacon auto-sharing from connected devices like Garmin bike computers or Apple Watch will remain a paid feature though

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Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers

Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers

SRAM also says that its levers should be attached to a handlebar with the usual clamp bands rather than via Ribble’s direct mount system

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‘The Wobbly Cyclist’ swaps mobility scooter for e-bike to conquer Scottish mountain

‘The Wobbly Cyclist’ swaps mobility scooter for e-bike to conquer Scottish mountain

“When I’m on my mobility scooter I feel disabled, but when I’m on my bike I’m a cyclist”

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Prince Charles jokes about lycra; One bicycle commuter vs 42 vehicles; How to decapitate someone whilst riding; Female Afghan cyclists flee to Italy; Rohan Dennis leaves Ineos; Grandma rides 870 miles on spin bike for RNLI + more on the live blog

Prince Charles jokes about lycra; One bicycle commuter vs 42 vehicles; How to decapitate someone whilst riding; Female Afghan cyclists flee to Italy; Rohan Dennis leaves Ineos; Grandma rides 870 miles on spin bike for RNLI + more on the live blog

It's Will Bolton on the live blog again today...

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Somerset County Council deserves “gold medal” for its words on active travel – but “the wooden spoon” for its actions, says campaigner

Somerset County Council deserves “gold medal” for its words on active travel – but “the wooden spoon” for its actions, says campaigner

Council says funding is an issue ahead of cycling groups holding protest at County Hall in Taunton tomorrow

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Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra R8100 groupset that’s Di2 only

Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra R8100 groupset that’s Di2 only

Semi-wireless second tier groupset shares technology with new Dura-Ace; it’s a little heavier but more affordable

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Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”

Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”

New 12-speed groupset features wireless shifting, a new power meter, plus a new line-up of tubeless and tubular wheels

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First ride review - Shimano Dura Ace R9200 Di2 Disc Groupset

First ride review - Shimano Dura Ace R9200 Di2 Disc Groupset

The Pyrenean mountains were the testing ground for this eagerly-awaited new Shimano groupset. Here are Liam Cahill's thoughts

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Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka

Another preview selection of sunnies, tyres and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Vuelta Stage 16: Fabio Jakobsen wins to tighten grip on green jersey

Vuelta Stage 16: Fabio Jakobsen wins to tighten grip on green jersey

Deceuninck-Quick Step sprinter takes his third stage win of this year's race

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Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike

Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike

2022 Scultura Team borrows features from Reacto aero road bike and comes with fully internal cables, space for 30mm tyres, and Shimano's new Dura-Ace 9200 groupset

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Bosch unveils fully connected ‘smart system’ for e-bikes with bigger battery and a new app

Bosch unveils fully connected ‘smart system’ for e-bikes with bigger battery and a new app

Motor system will offer more range and also benefit from ‘over the air’ updates to allow for improvements throughout the lifespan of the bike

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Near Miss of the Day 630: Police say “not enough evidence” to prosecute punishment pass driver

Near Miss of the Day 630: Police say “not enough evidence” to prosecute punishment pass driver

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Gloucestershire

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Robber who threatened to stab Glasgow cyclist then took his bike avoids jail

Robber who threatened to stab Glasgow cyclist then took his bike avoids jail

James McKee told victim: “Get off your f*ck*ng bike or I will stab you” before riding off on it

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British e-bike manufacturer to accept payments in cryptocurrencies

British e-bike manufacturer to accept payments in cryptocurrencies

FuroSystems says it sees “many similarities between the shift to micro-mobility and the interest in cryptocurrencies”

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Woman steals bike from inside police station; Campaign launched to remind motorists that 'cyclists are also people'; Umbrella for cyclists; Bike repair shop applies for booze licence; School bans parents in cars; Shimano 12 speed + more on the live blog

Woman steals bike from inside police station; Campaign launched to remind motorists that 'cyclists are also people'; Umbrella for cyclists; Bike repair shop applies for booze licence; School bans parents in cars; Shimano 12 speed + more on the live blog

Will Bolton is your man on the Live Blog today...

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Cyclists and pedestrians face four-week ban from area around Glasgow climate change summit

Cyclists and pedestrians face four-week ban from area around Glasgow climate change summit

Glasgow City Council says restrictions needed for security reasons as SEC hosts COP26 summit in November

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AG2R-Citroen rider's broken handlebar behind crash at race in France that left spectator seriously injured

AG2R-Citroen rider's broken handlebar behind crash at race in France that left spectator seriously injured

Sprinter Marc Sarreau also lost consciousness after being catapulted over barriers in crash at Tour du Poitou-Charentes

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Mapping app sends cyclist onto M60 motorway

Mapping app sends cyclist onto M60 motorway

Well, he had been trying to find the quickest way to his destination

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Cyclist hospitalised after crashing into enormous pothole and 'somersaulting' off her bike

Cyclist hospitalised after crashing into enormous pothole and 'somersaulting' off her bike

The pothole was estimated to be between five and six inches deep

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Joe Lycett's Channel 4 show criticised for promoting anti-LTN 'conspiracy theory'

Joe Lycett's Channel 4 show criticised for promoting anti-LTN 'conspiracy theory'

The show also claimed that punishing motorists for breaking the new rules was like 'fining people for doing what they have done for years'

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Driver fined £400 after almost crashing into group of cyclists

Driver fined £400 after almost crashing into group of cyclists

The motorist was also given nine points on his licence for the appalling driving

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Louis Vuitton launches range of £20,000 town bikes

Louis Vuitton launches range of £20,000 town bikes

Made in collaboration with French bike makers Maison Tamboite, the bikes are "an exhibition of meticulous craftsmanship" according to Louis Vuitton

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Near Miss of the Day 629: “Daddy, that car came too close” (video includes swearing)

Near Miss of the Day 629: “Daddy, that car came too close” (video includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Warwickshire

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Vuelta Stage 13: Florian Senechal rescues win for Deceuninck-Quick Step after Fabio Jakobsen dropped in finale

Vuelta Stage 13: Florian Senechal rescues win for Deceuninck-Quick Step after Fabio Jakobsen dropped in finale

Odd Christian Eiking retains overall lead after a day for the sprinters

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