A mountain biker has been flown to Waikato Hospital after crashing off his bike at Waihi.
The Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter responded to the injured 28-year-old man earlier today.
The man suffered lower leg fractures after his leg became entangled in his bike in a nearby forest.
He was riding alone and was able to call for help using his cell phone, his leg was stabilised before he was flown to Hamilton for further treatment in Hamilton.
The helicopter was used because of the patient location and the serious nature of his leg injuries.