City Scene - January 2001: Cartoon win for Spreydon man

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Cartoon win for Spreydon man

Steven Gage (front) surveys his four-bike prize with (from left) Leo Bego, the competition sponsor, and Brent Ferigo and Alix Newman, Council cycle planning officers.

Spreydon resident Steven Gage won four mountain bikes for his family in the Annabel On Top cartoon competition.

Steven took delivery of the bikes from Leo Bego, the manager-owner of Wheels ‘N’ Deals, and said he was thrilled with the win.

The prize also included four cycle helmets and locks (the total package was worth $1810).

The competition started when households throughout Christchurch received a free Annabel booklet highlighting cycling issues through cartoons.

The cartoons promote cycling as a primary means of transport and enjoyable recreation, and create a more positive attitude towards cyclists in a humorous way.

The booklet included a competition for entrants to fill out a speech bubble in a three-framed illustration showing Annabel involved in a near hit with an opening car door.

Steven’s winning cartoon. (click to enlarge)