Don't forget to bring ID!

[ny biker]

This is very sad, for a number of reasons:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/loc...n-fatally.html

A woman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while jogging in DC on on Saturday. She had no identification on her, so it took a while for the police to identify her.

This has me thinking that when I go out for long walks, I bring my cell phone, which could be used to identify me, but I don't carry my drivers license or other ID card. I have a Road ID for when I'm riding my bike, but I think I'll get a second one for taking walks. www.roadid.com

[HillSlugger]

I wear my RoadID for rides and runs. I usually have at least a copy of my driver's license and insurance card with me, too.

[MartianDestiny]

Very sad.

My roadid (with name, DOB, relevant phone numbers, and insurance info) goes on my wrist with my watch every morning.

[OakLeaf]

Driver's license, insurance card, credit card, and organ donor card. They live in a little herb-sized plastic bag that goes right into the bill slot of my purse when I'm not riding or running. There's room in the bag for my phone, too, to keep the sweat off it. Jersey pocket, SpiBelt on short runs, hydration vest on longer ones. Always.

[Bike Chick]

I wear my RoadID on bike rides and runs. I also have a laminated copy of my driver's license with important contact info on the back that I carry in my bike bag.

[MommyBird]

So sad to hear stories like this poor lady's. We all know how vulnerable we are on the road.

I keep a copy of my drivers license in my seat pack with a $5 bill.
I can't remember if I have the insurance card.

I planned to get Road IDs for the entire family for Christmas but never made the final purchase. I created them for all four of us but could not decide on the strap style and wanted to make sure everyone was happy with the data and when I went back to tweak them they were gone! Why do some sites save your cart forever and others clear it instantly?

Which band is better...The Velcro Sport or the Rubber Elite?

I am leaning towards the Elite because it comes in all of our family's color codes. Dave=Green, Drew=Blue, Nick=Orange and me=pink. I may go purple since pink rubber gets nasty.

I worry about my boys because the boat house is not in the best part of town. They do their warm-up run in a rough area. I sure keeps a mom praying!
Not too long ago a female adult rower was robbed on her run. I am not sure why one would think it would be lucrative to rob a jogger but this fellow did. Thankfully it was just a robbing.

[KnottedYet]

I keep a copy of my drivers license in my seat pack with a $5 bill.

The first responders are not likely to go through your seat bag, and your bike and seat bag are not likely to go with you to the hospital. I'm glad you are planning to get Road ID!

[Tri Girl]

MommyBird- I have both the velcro band and the rubber elite band. I like both. I wear the rubber elite band every day. The velcro band was sportier, but not as professional for wearing to work. No matter what kind you buy- buy them NOW!

[Grog]

Withm, I am truly sorry to hear about your sister's lost...

I wear my roadid whenever I'm running or cycling or traveling on my own for that matter. I am tempted to get an elite version for more casual wearing. Does the black stay nice-looking for a while?

I've outfitted my husband and father-in-law with their own roadid, too...

[Becky]

Which band is better...The Velcro Sport or the Rubber Elite?

The Elite is nicer IMO- doesn't get stinky and need a bath. On the other hand, the Elite band has to be cut to fit, and might not be a good choice for someone who's still growing.

Be very careful cutting the Elite band- it's easy to cut too much! (Ask me how I know...)

[Tri Girl]

I've only been wearing my elite band for about 7 months, but the black hasn't changed color at all (and I wear it 24 hrs a day). I almost cut too much off mine when I got it. Yes- be careful.

Be safe out there, everyone!

Shootingstar- glad dearie will be OK. Speedy recovery vibes coming his way.

[withm]

This is very sad, for a number of reasons:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/loc...n-fatally.html

A woman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while jogging in DC on on Saturday. She had no identification on her, so it took a while for the police to identify her.

This has me thinking that when I go out for long walks, I bring my cell phone, which could be used to identify me, but I don't carry my drivers license or other ID card. I have a Road ID for when I'm riding my bike, but I think I'll get a second one for taking walks. www.roadid.com

I just talked to my sister. The "unidentified" jogger was my sister's manager at work. She said it took some time for the identification to be made, and of course the office is just in shock......

[KnottedYet]

I'm so sorry, withm.

What a tragic event for your sister and her coworkers and for the woman's family.

[Tri Girl]

oh, no...that is truly tragic! Withm- our thoughts are with your sister and her coworkers. So terribly sad... I'm heartbroken for them all. Also with the other pedestrian fatality on that day.


My Road ID never comes off. I'm always aware of the "what if." I don't want my family to wonder if I don't come back from a workout (or any other activity).

[shootingstar]

That is awful. But probably happens more often than we realize. _______________________________________________________________

Whenever I leave on the bike or go for a walk beyond 2 blocks, I carry ID, health card, credit card, and keys.

No matter how dinky the bike ride is, I carry all of the above with me. Always have when on bike.
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Allow me to describe accident that happened to dearie 2 wks. ago, when he fell down after another cyclist collided into him ...only 6 blocks away from home.

Dearie was unconscious for probably at least half an hr. He has no memory of being bundled up into the ambulance ..which coincidentally there was an ambulance just sitting down the block from the accident. Maybe a break during the Olympics. Cyclist alerted the ambulance which packed up dearie AND his bike into the ambulance and whipped over hospital about less than 8-10 min. away.

I didn't know about this..until he came home. but the hospital offered him to phone me on his behalf. He refused. He said he didn't want "to worry me". He always carries his ID, etc. like I do. He has some accidents that have happened in the past.

Geez. You know, he was at the hospital, about a 20 min. bike ride away. I know, this is a different problem.

Grog, now that you have outfitted the 2 physicians in the family..... a sign that the most competent have to be reminded also.