Bikes prove worth in Texas emergency

Bikes prove worth in Texas emergency

Once again the humble bicycle has proved its value providing disaster relief – this time following the tragic floods in Texas.   Many bridges, roads and pathways were washed away or damaged in the massive flash flood, and the usual service vehicles could not get through.   With a little improvisation many bridges and crossings could be jerry-rigged with timber or other debris to form a narrow path for pedestrian use, but of course these cannot g…