TWO cyclists on an early Sunday ride have been seriously injured after they were hit by a van in Melbourne.

One cyclist aged in his early 30s was knocked over by a white Ford Transit van about 6.25am (AEDT).

He was taken to Monash Medical Centre with abdominal and arm injuries.

The other cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was dragged along Springvale Road in Keysborough and was taken to The Alfred hospital with critical head and chest injuries.

The driver of the van, a 62-year-old Greensborough man, is assisting police with inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Cyclist hit by van, dragged along road