EIGHT West Oxfordshire primary school pupils are the proud owners of new bikes after winning a special competition.

They were selected from scores of entries from youngsters at 23 primary schools across the district who designed posters highlighting road safety for cyclists.

The competition was organised by Norman MacRae, chairman of West Oxfordshire District Council with sponsorship from Witney Rotary, Carterton Lions, Chipping Norton and Witney Lions clubs, Witney Round Table and Carole MacRae.

Mr MacRae said: “The standard of entries was really high and it is encouraging to see so many young people becoming aware of the importance of road safety.

“It was also a fantastic surprise for the winners and I loved seeing how delighted they were to be given a new bike.”

The competition is inspired by classes on road safety and cycling proficiency which are carried out by the schools in association with the police.

Each of the eight children also received a helmet and bike lights.