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CLYDE NOVEMBER <strong>2016</strong> 27<br />
Explore Central Otago by Bike<br />
Scenic, historic and peppered with<br />
some of our best vineyards, Central<br />
Otago has become a mecca for<br />
cyclists of all ages. There’s no better<br />
way to explore the district, than to<br />
team up with Bike It Now! Based in the<br />
historic town of Clyde and centrally<br />
located for people to ride all of the<br />
region’s trails, Bike It Now! is<br />
owned and operated by<br />
Duncan, Fletch and<br />
Lisa, all residents of<br />
Clyde.<br />
Bike It Now!<br />
offers top quality<br />
cycle hire, full<br />
day (One Day<br />
Wonders!)<br />
and multi day<br />
tours which<br />
accommodate<br />
riders of all<br />
abilities. Their<br />
fl eet comprises<br />
29 and 27.5 inch<br />
Avanti and Scott<br />
bikes with features<br />
such as ergonomic grips,<br />
hydraulic disc brakes, puncture<br />
resistant tyres, drop down panniers,<br />
high spec componentry and….. yes,<br />
plush padded seats too!<br />
Bike It Now! has the latest Avanti<br />
Discovery 3 bikes for those who prefer<br />
a more upright riding style, while<br />
their fl eet of Scott E-bikes provides<br />
increased power via E Technology<br />
supplied by Bosch if your own pedal<br />
power is not quite enough!<br />
As E-bike specialists with both rental<br />
and purchase options, Bike It Now’s<br />
Kathryn Fletcher says “E-bikes allow<br />
older visitors to now explore the many<br />
trails of Central Otago, let social<br />
groups of varying experience and<br />
ability to ride together and encourage<br />
healthy outdoor activity among<br />
people of all ages.”<br />
The company also has a selection<br />
of kids’ bikes, seats, tandems and<br />
“tow- behinds” so that families can get<br />
on their bikes too. Bike It Now! is also<br />
an Avanti, Scott and Trek authorised<br />
dealer, selling a wide range of bikes<br />
and accessories required by cyclists –<br />
this is complemented by a full<br />
maintenance workshop.<br />
The company<br />
operates 7 days<br />
a week and is<br />
only closed on<br />
Christmas Day<br />
and New Years<br />
Day.<br />
Some of<br />
the region’s<br />
most popular<br />
trails include:<br />
Wedderburn<br />
- this 2 day<br />
delight via<br />
Poolburn Gorge<br />
includes transport<br />
to Wedderburn and<br />
overnight stay in Lauder.<br />
Otago Central Rail Trail<br />
(152km), the original great ride that<br />
you can do one of our “One Day<br />
Wonders” or two day “Fantastic Rides”<br />
if on a time limit, otherwise 3 – 5 days is<br />
the way to go!<br />
Clutha Gold Trail 73km from<br />
Roxburgh Dam to Lawrence follows<br />
the mighty Clutha River.<br />
Roxburgh Gorge Trail (34km) is a<br />
premier one day recreational cycle<br />
trail that can join the Clutha Gold Trail<br />
to make a 3 day ride between Clyde<br />
and Lawrence.<br />
Other New Zealand cycle trails can<br />
be booked by arrangement With Bike<br />
It Now! For further information and<br />
“on your bike” inspiration visit www.<br />
bikeitnow.co.nz<br />
Creature Comforts in Clyde<br />
No matter what the season, you’ll<br />
find a warm welcome at the Antique<br />
Lodge Motel where hosts Heidi and<br />
Gunther Birgel provide many creature<br />
comforts for their guests including<br />
long term parking and bike storage<br />
for those doing the popular Central<br />
Otago Rail Trail.<br />
The motel dates from the 1970’s<br />
and offers affordable self-catering<br />
accommodation ranging from<br />
superior to standard and family to<br />
single bedroom units.<br />
All units have fully equipped<br />
kitchens, flat screen TV, Sky, free Wifi<br />
and there are large central heating<br />
convectors for cosy warmth in winter.<br />
In summer, the free gas barbeque<br />
is a popular amenity after a day of<br />
cycling, sightseeing or wine tasting! T<br />
he Antique Lodge Motel is just a<br />
short stroll from Clyde’s impressive<br />
historic precinct where delightful<br />
cafés, restaurants and shops are<br />
housed in many of the town’s<br />
heritage buildings.<br />
River boat to the past<br />
Clutha River Cruises will guide and<br />
glide you effortlessly into Central<br />
Otago’s gold mining past! Their<br />
beautifully appointed pontoon cruise<br />
boat departs from Alexandra boat<br />
ramp and drifts safely downstream as<br />
the skipper imparts tales of the area’s<br />
goldrush history.<br />
Along the way you will view<br />
authentic miners’ huts built of local<br />
schist stone and surviving gold mining<br />
relics. The heritage cruise ventures<br />
through the Roxburgh Gorge to<br />
perfectly preserved gold mines at<br />
the curiously named Doctor’s Point<br />
and Butcher’s Pont which date from<br />
the 1860’s.<br />
Explore Central Otago<br />
• Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail (Jet Boat Transfers)<br />
• Heritage Cruises into Central Otago’s Golden Past<br />
• View: European and Chinese Gold Miners Huts<br />
• Tour: 1860’s Gold Mine<br />
Phone: <strong>02</strong>20 683 3<strong>02</strong><br />
E-mail: info@clutharivercruises.co.nz<br />
www.clutharivercruises.co.nz<br />
Clutha River Cruises offers a unique<br />
opportunity to discover the isolated<br />
reaches of the Clutha River and see<br />
rare examples of both European<br />
and Chinese gold mining methods.<br />
Amid the spectacular Central Otago<br />
scenery you will also enjoy morning<br />
or afternoon tea picnic on the<br />
riverbank at Doctor’s Point.<br />
The company is the only licensed<br />
operator providing fully guided and<br />
catered tours on Lake Roxburgh and<br />
Lake Dunstan and also operates a jet<br />
boat tour and boat transfers to the<br />
increasingly popular Roxburgh Gorge<br />
Cycle trail. For further information visit<br />
www.clutharivercruises.co.nz<br />
• 7 self-contained 1 & 2-bedroom units<br />
• Short stroll to Clyde’s eateries<br />
in historic precinct<br />
• Continental breakfast buffet<br />
in Schist stable (Oct-Apr)<br />
• FREE WIFI, car & bike storage on-site<br />
56 Sunderland Street | Clyde | Central Otago<br />
Ph: 03 4492709 | 0800 99 22 66<br />
www.antiquelodgemotel.co.nz<br />
Your all seasons<br />
holiday stay!<br />
bike it now!<br />
“Awesome service and guidance, going above and beyond”<br />
Charlotte A<br />
“Great holiday thanks to Bike it Now”<br />
Barry<br />
“HASSLE FREE AND QUALITY E-BIKES”<br />
Pamela J<br />
• Top quality bike hire<br />
including E-bike specialists<br />
• Bike retail<br />
• Bike tours<br />
• Itinerary planning<br />
• Transport; including door to door<br />
from Queenstown<br />
• Otago Central Rail Trail<br />
• Roxburgh Gorge Trail<br />
• Clutha Gold Trail<br />
• Half-day to multi-day rides<br />
• www.bikeitnow.co.nz<br />
• 0800 Bikenow (245366)<br />
• 25 Holloway St, Historic Clyde<br />
• Facebook/bikeitnow
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