A CYCLIST is in a critical condition after his bicycle clipped the wheel of another bike this afternoon in the Yarra Ranges.

Paramedics responded to reports of a bike accident on Yarraview Rd in Yarra Glen about 3.10pm.

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The male cyclist is in a critical condition and it is understood he has head injuries.

An air ambulance is on its way to the scene to fly him to hospital.

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