Otago Central Rail Trail cycling from Clyde: the operators

Cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde follows a former railway line to Middlemarch, with bike hire, luggage transfers and shuttles from operators with depots in Clyde. Bookably lists 3 places to stay in the area around Clyde.

Operators for cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde

Bike It Now! Bike and e-bike hire, self-guided tours, luggage transfers and shuttles, from its shop on Holloway Street in Clyde.
Central Cycle Trail Co. Bike and e-bike hire, luggage transfers, shuttles and tour packages, from its depot on Sunderland Street in Clyde.
SheBikesHeBikes Bike and e-bike hire, luggage transfers and shuttles, from its depot at the historic Clyde Railway Station.

Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.

Good to know about cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde

The Department of Conservation grades the trail as easy and says most cyclists take three to four days.
The Otago Central Rail Trail Trust says the trail itself costs nothing to ride.
The Trust gives the first section from Clyde as eight kilometres, to Alexandra.
The Department of Conservation says there are no shops or accommodation between Hyde and Middlemarch.
The Department of Conservation says riders need a hybrid or mountain bike, and a torch for the tunnels.
SheBikesHeBikes and Bike It Now! carry bags of up to fifteen kilograms each on their daily luggage transfers.

Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.