The way points of this bicycle route:
This is a quiet route to Central Otago from Balclutha. Starting from the northern end of the bridge...
This is a pleasant road, a few rolling hills, going upstream so uphill overall, with views of the Clutha and typical lush pasture (and sheep) all around.
There are some side roads here that would make for an interesting loop or even a route to Dunedin, if you didn't mind some gravel roads.
Turn left just after the school - the turn is well signposted. If you carry on towards Tuapeka Mouth you can get to Lawrence but expect a few big hills with some steep sections (worse if you were coming the other way, I think)
Don't think there are any shops but there is a garage which may sell some food.
After a few rolling hills just out of Clydevale the road on this side of the river is much flatter, just a gradual cruise upriver
There's a pub here that also offers backpacker accommodation (and possibly camping?)
Take care crossing the bridge. The start of the Millennium track is off the carpark near the end of the bridge and well signposted. There are a number of gates which may or may not be open or locked, depending on time of year, so you may need to be prepared to lift your bike over gates. The surface is unsealed but firm. One small hill but otherwise flat going. Keep an eye out for wandering stock.
Somewhere in this section of the track you pass the "Lonely Graves" where somebody's darling and the man who buried somebody's darling are buried.
There is (or was) a small store here and a motor camp. Also a bridge across the Clutha if you want to get back on the main drag.
Roxburgh has shops, accommodation etc. Good place to stop before heading on to Alexandra.
