Originally Posted by dwightonabike
Used bikes donated to disaster victims could be a great help to allow them transportation in thier new homes.
Finally a real use for bikes. For providing support in the disaster area the idea is a joke, at least for this disaster. The biggest problem is contaminated water. Just about anything a bike can make it through a deuce and a halk can blow through with no problem. Also water is a BIG problem on the other side and it is rather hot and humid near N.O. Biking works best when the rider can drink.
Now an earthquake MIGHT work out differently. If almost all bridges were down or damaged enough to prevent 'normal' traffic going both over and under bikes might work well to get supplies the last few miles. But again one deuce and a half can outperform dozens of bikes if it can get through at all.