Police were called to the accident on Woodcocks Road just after 12.30...they say the rider died at the scene.

Diversions are in place and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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05 Mar: A cyclist injured in a crash in Christchurch's Sumner last month - has died in hospital

22 Feb: There are serious injuries after a crash between a car and cyclist in Christchurch's Sumner

19 Feb: Paris Olympics silver medallist Nicole Shields has announced her retirement from cycling

17 Feb: A learner driver who was under the influence of drugs when he struck four motorcyclists - three fatally - has been sentenced to eight and half years jail

10 Feb: One person has died after a crash between a vehicle and a cyclist in Upper Hutt's Trentham

10 Feb: Auckland police have caught a motorcyclist with nearly twice the legal breath alcohol limit early this morning

06 Feb: Cyclist George Bennett has clinched the men's Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge in four hours, nine minutes and 45 seconds

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