roadID

[Kalidurga]

I have the wrist ID and I wear it on a cool strap I bought at the local outdoors store. I've had to replace the ID a few times as my parents keep changing their cel phone #'s, but having my insurance information and a note that I have asthma definitely gives me peace of mind if I fall and crack my head open.

I think whether you get the wrist, ankle or necklace version is personal preference. I like the wrist version because it's pretty much always in view and doesn't get in the way whether I'm biking, hiking or kayaking.

[Nanci]

I have the ankle version so I can wear it swimming, running and biking and it just stays there. I keep it with my helmet so I don't ever forget.

[maillotpois]

I have the shoe version, and the neck one which I can wear if I don't wear those shoes. I now have a medical ID bracelet which I have to wear all the time.

[DebW]

Are these RoadIDs really better than having your wallet in your pocket and an ID there? Assuming that you have no medical problems.

[denda]

I have the wrist version. I figure one of the first things they will check is your pulse, so they will not miss the id. I also do what Nanci does, it stays with my helmet so I don't forget it.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I have the necklace version for biking. I really don't think it matters which one you have - as long as you wear it, I believe that the emergency personnel will find it.

Are these RoadIDs really better than having your wallet in your pocket and an ID there? Assuming that you have no medical problems.

I think it really is better. My RoadID has information on it that is not on my normal id. I have emergency contact names & phone numbers, name of insurance company (not my id# because at the time I got my RoadID my health insurance ID was my social security number), my primary care physician's name and phone number, allergy (lack of allergy) info, and my year of birth (which I was told was important to medical personnel, but I never really verified that).

Before I had my RoadID I just carried my driver's license & insurance card. But that's really not enough. When I had my accident two years ago that's what I was carrying. So the folks at the hospital knew who I was, but they didn't know who to contact. I was lucky in that although I have no memories of that day (or the day after), I was consious and I was able to give the folks at the hospital emergency contact information. I was also lucky that my work colleagues missed me and started calling hospitals in the area. They found me, and they would have contacted my family. But to me that's just too much of a chance to take. Since the accident? I bought a RoadID and I don't go out on my bike (or exercising, or traveling) without it.

--- Denise

[Haudlady]

I carry my License and Health Insurance card... I typed contact info for my husband, father, and stepmother and taped it to the back of my license! This way, too, if someone changes a phone number it's an easy (and cheap) fix for me to do.

I'm going to do the same for my husband, who spends a lot more time on the road (cycling, of course)... he has been hit twice in the past ten years... at least he was able to call me himself from the hospital, otherwise they would have had a hard time finding me!

I'm sure there is the chance I could lose the license, and that the ID would be more secure, but money is REALLY tight (and I just bought a jersey... okay, two jerseys - hey - at least they were on big sale!), so I simply don't have the $20 or so to buy one.

[eclectic]

I have been thinking about getting a road id also so it is good to hear of preferences and what to put on it

Another idea I heard was to put ICE in your cell phone contact list.

ICE - In Case of Emergency and have it linked to whoever you want called, I was thinking you could do ICE2 etc if you want more listed.

I don't really know if emergency people would actually check but I thought it was a pretty good idea and I always have my cell phone with me

[SJCzar]

I have the ankle Road ID. I had to just get a new one since I lost my last one on my weeklong trip. The new one has much more comfy padding on it.

I also carry my ID, insurance card, and have ICE listings on my cell phone. I think between all of those I should be covered.

[DrBee]

I have the ankle version. I keep it in my cycling shoes (which live next to my running shoes). So - either way - I see it when I'm heading out so I remember to put it on.