What are the recommended Day Ride options on the Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail?

There are two recommended Day Ride options:

1. Alexandra to Doctors Point (return): This ride covers 20 kilometres and is rated easy to intermediate. It takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. Starting in Alexandra, you can enjoy beautiful sights such as rocky outcrops, old stone water races and huts, patches of purple thyme, and graceful willows along the scenic blue waters.
   
2. Roxburgh Dam to Shingle Creek jetty (return): This ride spans 22 kilometres and is also rated easy to intermediate. It takes around 2 to 3 hours to complete. Exploring the lower gorge and Lake Roxburgh area, you'll encounter stunning views of the Central Otago landscape, with some challenging ups and downs along the way.