nzbiketrails Cromwell Bike Tours

One of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing day rides, this trail follows the Clutha River and Lake Roxburgh, flanked by steep rugged cliffs and passing historic gold mining sites set amidst graceful willows, native shrubs and fragrant thyme. nzbiketrails starts the trail close to the Clyde Dam and then you follow the Clyde to Alexandra river trail for a nice and easy 12km ride before entering the Roxburgh Gorge to follow the stunning 10km trail to Doctors Point before you are transferred by Jet Boat (or a covered boat in Winter) to Shingle Creek before riding another 11km to the finish at the end of the trail at the Roxburgh Dam. This ride can be combined with the Dunstan Trail and by request we can arrange overnight accommodation for you as required.
The Jet-Boat booking is included (@ $155pp) and is managed by nzbiketrails as part of your experience.

For this trail riders should be over the age of 12 years and taller than 145cm.

Please note: The Roxburgh Trail has a boat transfer part way down the trail (included) which you need to ensure that you make the booked time. The boat cannot wait as it will impact other guests riding the trail that day. There is also very little mobile signal along the trail. This ride also has no cafe's or refreshments on the trail. You will need to take snacks and water with you (not included) which can be stored in the 8L Topeak trunk bags that are on the back of your bikes. When the nzbiketrails team completes this ride themselves we will normally have breakfast before starting the ride (Olivers and the Recharge Bar are normally open early in Clyde) and then we will eat on our return to Clyde (Post Office Cafe and Bar, Recharge Bar and Olivers are great locations). We will take snacks or a mini-picnic to have once we have arrived at Doctors Point and are waiting for our boat transfer.
What should I expect from this experience: The Roxburgh Gorge is a fantastic trail. If you loved the Dunstan Trail you will love this trail as well. All riders should be physically fit, competent and confident riders. This is a self-guided trip so you can progress along the trail at your own speed, taking frequent stops to enjoy the fantastic views and overall experience. The trail is grade 1-3 with a mixture of gravel trails, bridges and dirt tracks. There is no road access to the trail from the Alexandra Bridge to the Roxburgh Dam (33km including the boat transfer) so you will need to be properly prepared for this ride. In case of an emergency incident you will not have a mobile phone signal and will be unable to make an emergency 111 call. You will be reliant on other riders (normally from your own group) to help you exit the trail or contact the emergency services when they get to a mobile signal. Riders should be a minimum of 145cm, over the age of 12 years and able to use gears on a bike. At times there are narrow trails with steep drops alongside. All riders should be competent, confident and safe riders. We only hire new well maintained premium e-bikes from New Zealand's Sinch brand. This experience is about enjoyment. It's not a race! These bikes will 'support' your riding style up to 32km/h and have a range designed to easily complete this ride. You can ride the e-bikes in 4 different settings with the motor either being in the Eco, Normal or High mode dependent on the level of support that you want. For those riders that are frequent riders at home and don't want an e-bike you can also ride the e-bike in the 'Off' mode - as passionate cyclists ourselves we love our e-bikes and even our most competent riders just love flicking High on up the hills with their family and friends. This experience is about Safety, Fun and Smiles with your party. It is not a race.
What should I bring: Bottled water in a bottle that will fit into a normal bike bottle holder Sunscreen Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions - you will have a holder on the back of your bike for anything that you do not need whilst riding ie jackets etc. What will we provide: A team member who will set up your bikes for you, provide a safety briefing and then meet you at the Roxburgh Dam to return you to Clyde A new well maintained e-bike that you should love like a family member, care for on the ride and constantly talk to on your experience. Each of our bikes are individually named and cared for by an x-World Tour mechanic.