Strava has made one of its key safety features free to use

The live-location sharing feature lets friends and family know you're safe

two cyclists after their ride
(Image credit: Strava)

Strava has opted to make its Beacon feature free, when used as part of its mobile app. 

The Beacon feature will continue to be a paid for service for those using it with a connected device, such as a Garmin bike computer, Strava says this is "due to the added complexity of supporting those integrations." 

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan