Cyclist injured on Alps 2 Ocean trail

A woman has been airlifted to Timaru Hospital with moderate injures after she fell while cycling the Alps 2 Ocean trail this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene in a remote area near Omarama about 11am before it was decided to airlift the woman from the scene, as an ambulance was not able to easily access the area.

A St John spokeswoman said the ambulance remained on standby until the woman was evacuated safely.

The woman's age and the nature of her injuries are not known.