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The Future of electronic shifting and electric bikes

December 10, 2014

As you all know now the gear shift systems are moving away from mechanical shifting and over to electronic shifting with all the main players now doing there own version of this but where does it go from here?

I have found a few videos which show some of the future applications using electronic shifting., its an eye opener to say the least.

 

BioShift- the bike that shifts itself

 

Prius X Parlee Concept bike

 

Next on the list we have electronic bikes which are beginning to come into the bike market, as yet no actually road bikes but i though id share with you some other e-bikes in both production and concept form

Audi’s e-bike

Audi bike in action

Specalized Turbo

Build your own e-bike

Stealth Bomber Electric Bike – First Ride by eBikeUtah.com Utah’s source for E-Bikes – 65.4 MPH!

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  • West Kent Wednesdays

    Our Wednesday group continues to grow in popularity. Meet at Wilmington Memorial Hall at 09:00. Newcomers and e-bikes welcome. Average distance 30 miles.

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  • Ride the Boards

    TO ALL WKRC MEMBERS: On behalf of the WKRC Commitee I am trying to ascertain if any member would like the opportunity to ride the famous track at Lee Valley Velo Park under the tuition of a BC coach. We have visited the venue before and all members who attended will confirm it was a […]

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  • Club rides to return soon

    We have received guidance from British Cycling that from the 29th March grass roots sport activities can resume.  This means that groups of no more than 15 riders will be allowed on the road. Given that there will still be a restriction on the size of groups meeting socially we will not be able to stop at […]

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  • Reliability Trial 14th January

    We are running our annual reliability trial on 14th January 2024. The HQ is Horton Kirby Jubilee Hall DA4 9AZ. Signing on from 8am.  The hall will be open from 9am and refreshments will be available on your return. 2021-reliability-1.docx Long route Short route

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  • Visit to Lea Valley Velodrome

    On Wednesday 4th May 2022 12 members and guests of the WKRC attended the world famous Lea Valley velodrome at the Olympic Park Stratford to take part in a 2 hour taster session riding on the track used by all British champions since the Olympics and in all major track competitions. On arrival we hired out […]

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  • Wednesday Away Day

    What a great day we had. Eight of us started out from Herne Bay, then in land to Canterbury. We had lunch in Sandwich before following the coast path back to Herne Bay with a quick stop for tea and cake in Minnis Bay.

    More...

  • West Kent Wednesdays

    Our Wednesday group continues to grow in popularity. Meet at Wilmington Memorial Hall at 09:00. Newcomers and e-bikes welcome. Average distance 30 miles.

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April 19, 2024
  • Easy ride - Newcomers welcome.
      April 19, 2024 - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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April 21, 2024
  • Sunday ride
      April 21, 2024 - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

     

    Meet at the Memorial Hall in Wilmington at 09:00 for a 09:15 start. There are usually two groups. Group A aims to cover approximately 50 miles, while group B covers around 30 miles. Both groups stop for coffee half way.

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April 24, 2024
  • Regular Wednesday ride
      April 24, 2024 - 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

     

    A more gentle ride out to a local cafe that is decided on the day. Approximate
    distance 30 to 40 miles.

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April 26, 2024
  • Easy ride - Newcomers welcome.
      April 26, 2024 - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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April 28, 2024
  • Sunday ride
      April 28, 2024 - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

     

    Meet at the Memorial Hall in Wilmington at 09:00 for a 09:15 start. There are usually two groups. Group A aims to cover approximately 50 miles, while group B covers around 30 miles. Both groups stop for coffee half way.

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