The man, 73, who was hit by a Toyota sedan near Table Top while riding with two other cyclists, died at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne about 5am this morning.

Police say his next of kin has been notified.

Earlier, Albury Inspector John Wadsworth said police were speaking to witnesses and the driver of the Toyota to determine exactly what happened.

“Around 9.30 this morning a group of three cyclists was riding north on the Hume Highway north of Thurgoona, a vehicle also travelling north has collided with one of the cyclists,” he said.

“We don’t know at this stage exactly what happened but we are talking with the driver and several witnesses.

“It’s in the early stages now and we’ve still got a long way to go.”

The driver of the Toyota, a Wodonga man in his early 50s, was also taken to Albury Base Hospital and was treated for shock.

Police declared the area a crime scene and forensics were called to help determine how the crash happened.

Police said the man was an experienced cyclist and was wearing a helmet and reflective clothing.

The northbound lanes were closed and traffic was diverted to the old highway for about two hours.

Insp Wadsworth used the crash to warn motorists and cyclists to look out for each other on the roads.

“It’s terrible that a cyclist has been seriously injured and I seriously hope he is OK,” he said.

“As we lead up to the Christmas break, we urge all drivers and cyclists to be very careful on the roads, keep a good eye out for each other.

“We don’t want any more accidents like this at all over the Christmas break, just please be very careful on the roads.

“Quite often cyclists won’t be wearing reflective gear, on this occasion the cyclist was, but drivers, be very careful.”