I am thinking of getting one of those road ID's. You wear them around your wrist or ankle.
Any comments?
Thanks
Terry
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I am thinking of getting one of those road ID's. You wear them around your wrist or ankle.
Any comments?
Thanks
Terry
Yes. Love it. Don't leave home without it.
Get the wrist one....it's much more likely to be found in an emergency than something on your ankle.
If you do a search, you will find a lot of discussion about Road IDs. I never leave home without it. Mine is for the wrist and the general concensus is that wrist id's are most likely to be seen by EMTs. That said, DP has one for her shoe.
I have two. One stays with the bike gear so I always have it for rides.
The other stays with my gym bag. I wear it to the gym (I walk there and don't bring my wallet with me) and when I go for walks around the neighborhood.
They're awesome. Hope you never need it, but be prepared just in case.
I have the road ID slim. Used to wear it just on rides, now I wear it all the time on my wrist. I've got some medical allergies so I used it kind of like a med-alert bracelet. I only take it off if I'm getting all fancied up (very rare, haha!).
thanks for your comments, will order a couple asap!
thinking of getting them for my sons too.
I have a "dog tag" Road ID that I wear during any outdoor activity. Love it! In retrospect, I wish I'd ordered a wristband instead though.
I have two interactive IDs so that I can have lots of information available. The shoe version stays on my running or riding pack so I never leave home without it. I have the wrist version for when I'm not carrying a pack.
If you order a wrist version, consider the silicone band because the velcro version has snagged more than one expensive top.
Yeah, I've had this happen, too...though the silicone ones gave me bad eczema on my wrist...that mix of sweat and sunblock and moisture and my skin were not happy together. Bummer, since I like the silicone ones better.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
I don't have one yet but in the meantime I ride with my health insurance card and text my dbf every ten miles or so where I am just in case.
Yes, I've the interactive inexpensive slimline version. I don't ride (or hike) without it.
I have one "tag" and switch it between wrist and ankle ID. That said, it's 95% on my ankle. I know wrist is preferable, but it drives me nuts when exercising. So....better to have one on my ankle than not at all. But - so long as you're getting the same form factor (i.e., not the slim), you can switch it and see which form you like the best for minimal extra cost.
Never leave for a ride without the road ID around my ankle. I really can't tolerate wearing it on my wrist.
I have one for my wrist. Originally I purchased it for bike rides but now I wear it on hikes, runs, etc... I purchased the original (velcro) and think my next one will be a slimmer version.
I had a terrible crash. The ID tag told them who to call, my insurance number, and what hospital to bring me to. Don't go riding without one.
I have the velcro wrist version. I keep one with my bike gear so I don't forget to put it on when I ride. I use the other one for my other outdoor activities - hiking, running, etc.
I wear my Medic Alert "dog tags".
I have the silicone wrist one (now they make the slim one that I want). I wear it every single day (day and night). I never take it off. I figure if I'm ever in ANY kind of accident (bike, car, running, hiking, etc) I want someone to know immediately how to get in touch with my hubs.
Does anyone have a link to the place you buy these items at? Thanks!:D
While you're at their site, check out their reflective gear. I love the wrist and ankle bands, and the shoelaces are also great. And you can't beat the prices with a stick.
I am on my 2nd one since some of my contact info changed. I now have the slim and really like it, don't even know I am wearing it. A lot of guys in our club also wear them.
Yep. I have the silicone wrist one. I switch which wrist it goes on to at least somewhat help with the "cyclist tan" factor. (Well, I can pretend it's helping anyway!) I wasn't aware there was a "slime line" version. I will certainly check that out!
Thank you, I will check it out. I have an emergency wallet card but I don't always carry the wallet on me. These are brilliant. I will also check out the hi -vis. :D
I need a new one. Most of my info has changed and I didn't spring for interactive.
Always wear mine - in fact just ordered updated ones since we don't have the phone # listed on them any more.
I have two. One fits on my bike shoes and the other is a wrist id. I don't leave home without one and I encourage others to get one.
PSA if you have the interactive ID: if you haven't checked your information lately, go login and make sure everything's correct and up to date. I checked on mine this morning and there was a lot of information missing that I could swear I had entered last year.
I was just looking at their web site. I'm going to order one, I hate to admit this, but I've been riding without any ID(and I know better, I work at a hospital):o What color do you have? I like the brighter colors, do they wash up good? Thanks
I have the blue, since all of my bikes have blue on them in some capacity. They do wash well.
I have the pink ankle, and it's holding up well. DH has the red ankle, and it's also holding up well.Quote:
Originally Posted by surgtech1956
You can also take the "ID" part off and put it on a new band (they sell them separately for a minimal cost). So, you can change it up, replace a worn band, etc.
You ladies have me pondering the skinny wrist one now....different tag, though.
I can't decide on the original Road ID or the Slim Road ID. My wrist are kind of small, so I think the slim might be better, but the original looks like it might be made a little better. I have it narrowed down to either purple or pink.
I have purple for home rides, runs, races & gym activities and yellow for "up at the cottage" rides & runs. Just updated the info tag portions this year as DH cell phone # changed. Wash whatever one I've been using weekly- just use some shampoo when I am in shower. Feel absolutely naked without it.
I've the Slim and it seems fine - I went for the small size since I've small wrists and while I do have to stretch it a bit to get it over my knuckles, it is fine after that point and not too small/tight. It is made from the same material as the Livestrong bracelets.Quote:
Originally Posted by surgtech1956
I think the original Road ID is the velcro version - but I assume you are referring to the Elite version - it is made of a different material than the Slim, or at least that is my understanding. My Slim doesn't seem too thin/narrow for my wrist. The purple is nice, the Slim is my second Road ID in that color. My original was the velcro one and my sensitive skin found it a bit on the rough side - I had to leave it much too loose to avoid irritation.
I did choose the Interactive, and am glad I did.
My hubby and I usually ride together so I used to wear my Road ID and carry my cell phone only when I rode alone. As luck would have it, the only time I was significantly injured was on a mountain bike trail when hubby and I agreed to separate and meet up about 20 minutes later. I fell and broke my ankle just after hubby rode out of earshot. Of course he was carrying the only cell phone between us so I couldn't call him either. I was dependent on helpful strangers to go find him.
Everything turned out fine in the end but I learned my lesson. What if I had sustained a head injury rather than an ankle injury?! Now I wear my Road ID and carry my cell phone on every ride.
What information do you have other than name, emergency contact, allergy information? Thank you
Name/year of birthQuote:
Originally Posted by surgtech1956
town of residence, VA USA
PARENTS 516-xxx-xxxx
ANN 516-xxx-xxxx sister
ASTHMA, NO PCN, SHELLFISH
WHAT WOULD JENS DO?
The Road ID website has lots of information on what to include, abbreviations for medicals conditions and allergies, stuff like that. (E.g., "NO PCN, SHELLFISH" means allergy to penicillin and shellfish.)
Many people don't need all the lines for info, which is why the last line might be something inspirational.
I have the interactive version which is much simpler, I debated for a long time which version to get but settled on the interactive one. Mine just has my name and birth year, along with how to access my information. I did have a bit more information on my Classic band (the velcro version), but the Slim id has 1 line less available.Quote:
Originally Posted by ny biker
I subscribe to Medic Alert, so I had them engrave my name, my chronic condition, the Medic Alert #, and my patient ID.
The Road ID bands are much nicer (IMO) than Medic Alert's own sports bands.
I ordered the Slim in purple. I didn't realize they had a slim until reading your posts.
I have an ankle on and a wrist one. It depends on where I don't want a tan line as far as which one I wear, but I tend to favor the wrist one. I have tiny wrists so I got the small, and it's pink because I just like pink.