Do you mountain bike alone?

[wavedancer]

That's why a SPOT is a good thing. I've even used it when driving by myself through remote areas in potentially bad weather.

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What is a SPOT?

[SadieKate]

Um, clicking on links is your friend???

[Tuckervill]

That thing (Spot) is a little spendy for me, who doesn't leave cell coverage area very often. But it would be good to have when I'm cycling alone in Vermont in September. Just can't justify a whole year for one month worth of use.

Karen

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I don't have a road ID though, I took one of my expired Driver's licenses and put post its on the back with phone numbers for my dad (who is 400 miles away), for my friend (who is in the area) and for the soon to be ex husband (who can't be far enough away at 3000 miles). I stuff it in my camelbak incase I get hurt and at least they know who I am.

If I go on a really long ride, I leave a map in my car with where I'm going. Although here in Mass, I really don't know where I'm going on the trail so I try to sketch something out if I know ahead of time and leave it with someone. I usually msg a friend of mine before I take off and then when I get back to my car.

[Becky]

I don't have a road ID though, I took one of my expired Driver's licenses and put post its on the back with phone numbers for my dad (who is 400 miles away), for my friend (who is in the area) and for the soon to be ex husband (who can't be far enough away at 3000 miles). I stuff it in my camelbak incase I get hurt and at least they know who I am.

If I go on a really long ride, I leave a map in my car with where I'm going. Although here in Mass, I really don't know where I'm going on the trail so I try to sketch something out if I know ahead of time and leave it with someone. I usually msg a friend of mine before I take off and then when I get back to my car.

May I suggest wearing a Road ID or something similar? An ID on a wrist or dog tag is more likely to be found than something stuffed away in a pocket or bag, especially if you're not conscious or can't be moved. A driver's license or insurance card is great back-up though, and I do keep a copy of each in my seat bag.

I love the map idea- I may need to start using that one!

[Lake Desire]

If I can't find friends to ride with, I usually head to the mountain because I find mountain biking really fun and therapeutic when I'm by myself. Also empowering. Even with creepers, in I feel pretty safe and confident as long as I'm on my bike. It sucks that as women we have the extra fear of violence... as if there aren't enough hinderances to keep us from cycling as much as the men!

As far as injury and mechanicals, I carry my cell-phone and the trails I ride are pretty well-ridden and not too remote (Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, WA), so usually other riders come along quickly if I were to have a problem.

[han-grrl]

i tend to ride alone, because of scheduling, and my own training plans...

i try to not do too technical, or i leave a note on my dash board that i am on the trails and will be back at a certain time...