Road ID

[mtbdarby]

I just got an ankle ID myself. It's engraved both sides and I love it! I don't like anything around my neck either and the less on my wrists the better. I just don't like to feel it so on my ankle over my sock works best for me.

[SpinSis]

Helpful thread. I usually just stick my license in my seat bag, but that doesn't have my allergies or ICE #s, not to mention the bike doesn't come to the ER with me!

Does anyone have a website or company name for the ID tags being mentioned? Or where are you getting them? I know about MedicAlert but have no idea where to start with these other items being mentioned.
Thanks.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Does anyone have a website or company name for the ID tags being mentioned?

RoadIDs can be ordered at http://www.roadid.com. As I mentioned above, if you want information on both sides of your id you will need to order it over the phone as opposed to via the web site.

--- Denise

[mom2twins]

SpinSis you can order a Road ID tag here http://www.roadid.com/ I had one when I used to run but I can't find it now. I guess I should order another one.

btw, I had the dogtag style that goes around the neck and it never bothered me when I ran so that's probably what I'll get again.

[Trekhawk]

Thanks Everyone
I think I will go with the Fixx which goes around your neck. Denise thanks for the tips on what info to provide.

[bikerchick68]

trekhawk... I ordered from Road ID and was very happy with the product... more expensive than the pet store but worth it IF something happens to know my family will be able to be called asap!

I ordered the necklace one for vanity reasons... the wrist one would just add ANOTHER tan line to my already large collection! The necklace one I just tuck into the front of my jersey and I never really notice it...

I ride alone a lot so this is important for me... just in case!

[Trekhawk]

bikerchick68 - Good to hear you were happy with the id I will definitely go with the neck one. I always ride on my own so it will make me feel safe and happy knowing if I keel over someone will know who to ring.

Thanks Trekhawk

[RoadRaven]

I have made little business card sized things with name, birth date, contact phone numbers, doctor, cycling club and blood groups on and had them laminated for the cyclists in this house. They live in the under-seat bags with the spare tyre and cell phone. That way we don't have to remember to take ID - its alwys there.

But I must admit, I hadn't considered necklace or bracelet ID - might look into that too

Good discussion - thanks ladies

[Dogmama]

I have made little business card sized things with name, birth date, contact phone numbers, doctor, cycling club and blood groups on and had them laminated for the cyclists in this house. They live in the under-seat bags with the spare tyre and cell phone. That way we don't have to remember to take ID - its alwys there.

But I must admit, I hadn't considered necklace or bracelet ID - might look into that too

Good discussion - thanks ladies

I have been told that cops, paramedics, etc., never look in bike bags because they don't think there is anything in there (besides tubes and half eaten, sticky power bars) so an ID on your body is the best way to go.

That comes from my husband (retired cop) and his two kids (both paramedics.) As somebody else said - in an emergency they don't think to check for things like shoe IDs, pack, IDs & the like. If it's an ID that is hanging from your bod, it's a little tough to miss.

PS - I vote for the ankle ID.

[SadieKate]

I have been told that cops, paramedics, etc., never look in bike bags because they don't think there is anything in there (besides tubes and half eaten, sticky power bars) so an ID on your body is the best way to go.

That comes from my husband (retired cop) and his two kids (both paramedics.) As somebody else said - in an emergency they don't think to check for things like shoe IDs, pack, IDs & the like.

Why? If I were a pedestrian and hit by a car so my purse was lying several feet away, would they ignore it? I'm sorry, I just don't get why they wouldn't scan all the detritus near by. Helmets even have little bitty stickers inside so you can write your name there. If a body is thrown from a car, don't they look in the car for ID?

[Soggy]

I have utilized both Road ID wrist/necklace styles. I prefer the necklace style over the wrist because the velcro band on the wrist style was always irritating and "itchy". It's a terrible thought, but often times in traumatic accidents a persons shoes can be knocked right off their feet. I think the necklace style might offer more security as far as retaining ID. in any type of serious accident. The Road ID website www:RoadID.com has great advise and info. One thing they recommend is incorporating your City and State of residence...BUT not the actual physical address. The saved space can be used to add more useful information/contact numbers. This is pasted from their website:

"if you need room to list other important information on your Road ID, you can easily omit your Address - it's just not that important. Why? In the event of an accident, you Name and Emergency Phone Numbers are going to supply the first responders with the majority of the information they need. If, for some reason, the authorities need to locate your home address, they will be able to easily find it with your Name, City and State - all of which should be on your ID. If, however, you want to list your street address, please feel free to do so."www.RoadID.com