A CYCLIST has died after falling from his bike on a group ride in the Hunter Valley this morning.
Police were called to Upper Dartbrook Road at Upper Dartbrook, near Scone, about 7:25am this morning on reports a cyclist had suffered head injuries in a fall.
Officers were told the 59-year-old man was on a regular, organised ride with a group of cyclists when his bike slipped while crossing a culvert and he fell, hitting his head.
The cyclists who were with the man began CPR until Hunter Valley Police District officers and NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived.
Unfortunately he could not be revived and died at the scene.
The man is from Scone and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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