Bike It Now! is a passionate tour operator that offers self-guided tours focused on great itineraries, flexibility and the personal touch. Tours can include all transfers, accommodation and bike hire.
The cycle tour operator has been based in historic Clyde for 10 years now, and is locally owned and operated by Duncan, Lisa and Fletch.
Their Merida conventional bikes and e-bikes are super comfortable, easy to ride, and perfect for the trail's terrain. There are a range of tours on offer, from "one-day wonders" to multi-day rides combining the Great Rides in Otago.
With three great retail, workshop and hire locations at Three Parks in Wanaka, 6 Barry Avenue in Cromwell and 25 Holloway Street in Clyde, Bike It Now! can cater for all your cycling needs, from that new purchase to advice on local rides.
One-day wonder
This is the ultimate one-day trip with everything you could want in a cycle journey, including one of the New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes - the Roxburgh Gorge is our own little Grand Canyon.
Starting from Clyde, you'll bike the scenic River Track to Alexandra, then through the otherworldly gorge, and on to the Roxburgh Dam after a wonderful jet boat ride linking the two sections of Gorge Trail. After around seven memorable hours, you'll take the shuttle back to base from Roxburgh township, having had a fantastic experience with a little bit of gold mining history on the side.
Cost: from $250 adult; $200 child (12 & under)
Duration: allow 7 hours
Roxburgh Gorge/Clutha Gold Trail Tour – 3-5 days
This tour is fantastic for those in search of a little more isolation, and keen to experience some of region's most striking scenery. Spend time following the mighty Clutha/Mata-Au – the country’s most voluminous river – through beautiful Otago countryside and a series of friendly towns. You can now head further on towards Waihola and try the trail over the lake. There's a range of accommodation along the trails to suit all tastes.
Cost: from $690.00pp
Duration: allow 3-5 days
Riding the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails in style
This four-day tour offers cycling on Central Otago’s lesser-known but equally awesome Great Rides – the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails. As well as wonderful biking, there’s an exhilarating jet boat ride and boutique accommodation en route as you follow the mighty Clutha/Mata-Au river from Clyde to Lawrence.
There's epic scenery, delicious food, lots of pampering and masses of fun – all beginning in Queenstown or Clyde.
Cost: from $950 adult
Duration: allow 4 days
