A P-plater has been charged with dangerous and negligent driving and had his licence suspended after he crashed into a cyclist in Sydney's north on Saturday morning.

The male cyclist died at the scene in Church Point after he was struck by a Subaru driven by the 17-year-old male.

The driver, who was uninjured, was taken to hospital to undergo mandatory blood and urine samples. He is expected to face court in January.



The age and identity of the cyclist have not been released and a spokeswomen for the police told Fairfax Media police were still trying to contact the cyclist's family.



She said a crime scene has been established and investigations are underway.

The roads around Church Point are a popular weekend cycling destination, attracting riders because of the hilly and scenic location in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.