A cyclist on a cross Canada journey is dead after being hit by a semitrailer on the Trancanada Highway in Manitoba.

Portage RCMP is investigating after a curb lane collision between a 54-year-old man on a bike and a truck.

The incident happened in the eastbound curb lane of Highway 1, east of Macgregor Wednesday morning.

The cyclist was traveling with another bike rider from Vancouver to Montreal. 

An accident reconstructionist is helping investigators. 

Alcohol is not considered a factor.

The cyclist was wearing a helmet.