Road ID

[thekarens]

In case anyone here hasn't yet bought a Road ID and would like to you can use coupon code ThanksKaren18361880 for $1 off. It's good until 11/16.

[Swan]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a Road ID?

[thekarens]

It's a safety product. Comes in wrist band, ankle band, shoe tag, or dog tag. It has your name and emergency contact along with medical info like allergies. It's great if you're riding alone or with a group that doesn't know you and you're injured. I don't ride alone much, but my partner mountain bikes alone a lot so it makes me feel better that she wears it in case something happens.

Here's a link to the site: http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx

[Shellyrides]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a Road ID?

A good idea for any one to wear! It is like a medical id bracelet meets dog tags. The simple one has info right on the front of who you are and who to call if you get hurt. The one I wear has a pin number on back so they can call and get me medical info. (I am highly allergic to all pain killers)
They cost about $20 each and are vary comfortable with lots of different options for looks and were to where them..

[Red Rock]

Ok, I have not purchased yet due to costs etc. lame excuse, I know. My question is how would you identify hyperthyroidism on the tag? I do not see a listing for it in their medical lists. Would I put Graves Disease? What about medications that I'm taking? I think I have everything else figured out. Soon to be ordering one.

Tanks,
Red Rock

[Dogmama]

It's like a dog I.D. tag in that you can write whatever you like. I just have my name, emergency contact and the fact that I have a cervical fusion. I've heard cops say that it is preferable to keeping something in your bike bag because some cops would not think to look in there. When it's on your person, it's hard to miss. I have the ankle ID and I never even know it's there except for the weird tan line in the summer.

[Catrin]

Ok, I have not purchased yet due to costs etc. lame excuse, I know. My question is how would you identify hyperthyroidism on the tag? I do not see a listing for it in their medical lists. Would I put Graves Disease? What about medications that I'm taking? I think I have everything else figured out. Soon to be ordering one.

Tanks,
Red Rock

They also have an interactive version where you have your medical information/insurance provider/doctor/emergency contact information online and there is information on the Road ID to provide emergency responders/hospital staff access. This is the version I have.

[Red Rock]

Thanks for all of your inputs. I am trying to be cost effective about this, if that is at all possible. With all of these digital toys we have these days it seems like we are constantly being hit with subscriptions of this or that, I would really like to stay away from another subscription if at all possible. This would leave out the interactive version. If I can get all on the original version that would be great. Are there any advantages of have two different types of the ID?

[Dogmama]

What do you want on your ID? If you just want name & contact info plus anything absolutely necessary, e.g., allergic to something, you should be fine with the old fashioned one.

[ny biker]

I have two of the non-interactive style -- one for cycling and one for other purposes (like when I walk to the gym). There's enough room on them for the information I need to include with one line left over:

My Name
My City, State USA
Parents xxx-xxx-xxxx
Sister-first-name xxx-xxx-xxxx Sis
asthma/allergy info
WHAT WOULD JENS DO?

If you need more space for medical information, you could use both of the last two lines.

For things like insurance info and doctor contact info, I don't want them on the Road ID because they change too often. I keep that information in my jimi wallet in my bike bag, which I imagine would be found and used eventually.

I would only switch to the interactive version if I had important medical information that did not fit on the regular version.

[Eden]

There's an old thread that has suggestions from an actual ER doc. What I can remember, some of the things she said

go with the wrist band - the shoe, ankle etc are much more likely to be overlooked

contacts, contacts, contacts - the more contact info you put on it, the better

don't bother to put your blood type on it - you'll never get blood without being typed and matched anyway

they are unlikely to look at the interactive portion of it, it's what's on the band that's most important

leave off the pithy phrases and put in another contact

[Red Rock]

Thank you Eden, ny biker and Dogmama. I remember those threads and reading them. That is why I'm thinking to with the original version. After working in the lab at a Hospital, I know they always take a blood bank sample for future use. I think I just need to do a rough draft of "my version" and see if it will all fit. I might either call them or email if I have questions, too. Thanks for your help.

Red Rock

[Grits]

I just ordered a road id slim wrist band to replace my 5 year old ankle band that had become frayed. The new one has rubber straps so fraying shouldn't be a problem. I didn't get the interactive version since I have heard that it would probably take medical personnel longer to get around to looking it up than a simple phone number on the band. I looked at the samples on the site which emphasized that allergies, significant medical issues that would impact emergency care, and contact numbers are the most important information. I didn't include that I am hypothyroid since that information wouldn't matter in an emergency. I keep mine in my bike shoe so that I won't forget to wear it.

[CyborgQueen]

I love my wrist Road ID. Medics look there first due to checking pulse. They won't look on legs until later. Unfortunately, they do leave a bit of a weird tan line on arm. I just have contact info and NO MRI Cochlear Implants. This is due to if I have a head injury, and unconscious. But let's hope that it never has to go that far!

[Jordyne]

Has anyone tried the "sport" version? I'm curious as to how it feels

[Owlie]

Has anyone tried the "sport" version? I'm curious as to how it feels

That's the nylon webbing version, right? I have a watch that I wear while riding with similar material for the band. It doesn't bother me. I have to order a RoadID one of these days, and I'm going with the sport version.

[ny biker]

I have the sport version (wristband). I keep it loose and tend to forget it's there.

[thekarens]

I have the sport version. It's fine. Kind of wish for something sleeker, sometimes, but I bought it because it costs less, and I was afraid the rubber version might cause skin problems. (Sensitive skin).

I got the dog tag version for a similar reason. I don't like things rubbing against my wrist/ankle.

[lgibster]

I have the sport and wear it everywhere, even at the office. I ride by myself a lot and it is great. I wear it to work because my coworkers have quicker emergency access than having to contact our human resources department. It is very comfortable and even forget I am wearing it most times. We got my mother one after my dad died since she lives by herself. She loves it and wears it everywhere. Worth every penny.

[Chicagogirl]

I have the rubbery road ID (I have uber sensitive skin and thought this wouldn't rub against my skin)that is interactive...my main reason for choosing the interactive is that I have a laundry list of foods and basic medications I am allergic to that they may use in an emergency situation...like latex gloves...so even I did come into contact with it they would know why I broke out into hives and a rash and blisters rather than trying to determine if the rash came the accident I was in.

[ny biker]

I have the rubbery road ID (I have uber sensitive skin and thought this wouldn't rub against my skin)that is interactive...my main reason for choosing the interactive is that I have a laundry list of foods and basic medications I am allergic to that they may use in an emergency situation...like latex gloves...so even I did come into contact with it they would know why I broke out into hives and a rash and blisters rather than trying to determine if the rash came the accident I was in.

If you're allergic to latex you should have a way to notify EMTs without their having to call a phone number or look up a website, since they will be gloved when they arrive.

[Jolt]

That's the nylon webbing version, right? I have a watch that I wear while riding with similar material for the band. It doesn't bother me. I have to order a RoadID one of these days, and I'm going with the sport version.

It is pretty comfortable. My only issue with it is that Velcro + wool (long sleeved) = fraying cuffs. Had that issue with a watch strap until I could find one that wasn't velcro. So, I ended up with the dog tag one as well, to avoid that problem in cool weather.

[Owlie]

It is pretty comfortable. My only issue with it is that Velcro + wool (long sleeved) = fraying cuffs. Had that issue with a watch strap until I could find one that wasn't velcro. So, I ended up with the dog tag one as well, to avoid that problem in cool weather.

Yeah, that's one of my problems. My watch strap kills the left cuff of any long-sleeve shirts I own. I just don't like regular watch straps.