Cyclist remains critical but stable in hospital after falling off bike at Cambridge

Waikato road policing manager Jeff Penno says emergency services were called just before 4pm. Photo / File

A man who fell off his bike while cycling in Cambridge remains critical but stable in Waikato Hospital.

Waikato road policing manager Inspector Jeff Penno said emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were called to the scene on Hamilton Rd shortly before 4pm yesterday.

There a man, aged 69, had fallen off his bike.

Resident Peter Fox-Worthington was returning home with his wife when he came across the accident.

He ran to the man's aid as others stood and looked on.

Fox-Worthington, who is the youth leader of Cambridge St John, said the man's bike was removed from between his legs before himself and a woman began administering first aid.

Shortly afterwards, emergency services arrived at the scene and took over first aid.

He said it appeared the cyclist had been unconcious for several minutes before they arrived and began doing compressions.

A man following the cyclist in a car confirmed he hadn't been hit by any other vehicle before he suddenly fell.

He was now concerned for his health and hoped he would pull through.

The Herald understands the man suffered a medical event while riding.