Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track

A view of tourist hotspot Queenstown from Ben Lomond. Photo: ODT files
A view of Queenstown from Ben Lomond. Photo: ODT files
A cyclist has died after collapsing on a popular bike track near Queenstown.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the Ben Lomond track at about 10.45am this morning because a mountain biker in their 60s had collapsed.

"Despite medical attention, they sadly died at the scene."

She said the biker appeared to have suffered a heart attack.

 

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