A cyclist has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with leg injuries after being involved in a crash on a 100km/h stretch of road.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Te Puke Highway, near Poplar Lane, around 6.30am.

A police spokesperson says the cyclist was involved in a crash with a crash on the highway.

'The cyclist has suffered status three leg injuries and has been taken to hospital.”

Police are investigating the crash.

People with information, and who haven't already spoken with police, are asked to contact Tauranga Police Station on 07 577 4300.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.