Road ID...Anybody got one?

[AnnieBikes]

I also wear the Road ID every time I go for a long walk or a bike ride. Since my DH left for an 800 mile bike ride this morning, I will be riding and training alone sometimes. I wear the ankle bracelet and if wearing Keen cycle sandals and no socks, I wear the arm band. You never know when there might be an incident. Although I carry a cell, and as was stated earlier in this thread, it can disappear in the weeds, or someone might not see it.

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

[kfergos]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

This could be particularly good because although I've been a Massachusetts resident for 3 years (not counting the previous 4 years of college), I still have my old Washington state driver's license (I know, I know, it's not technically legal). Since I only rarely drive, it's not been a big deal, but I wonder how much good it would do in an accident to have an out of state license that references my parents' home address rather than my actual place of residence. I just want to be sure my DH can find out about me if something did happen, since I ride alone 99% of the time.

Edit to add: Also, if you maintain your own web site, couldn't you make your own emergency contact page and have them put your web site URL on as one of the lines?

[Becky]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, and I'd be interested in hearing the pros/cons of the interactive vs. normal Road ID. Is it really worth it? Would a paramedic or EMT actually call the number or check the web site? Would they at the hospital? It seems like a good idea, but only if emergency personnel actually used it.

The interactive concept isn't really a new one. Medic Alert has done it for years, and it seems to work well for their users. I've been fortunate thus far- no one's ever needed to call Medic Alert with my user ID- so I can't give any first-hand testimony.

I would say that it's worth it if you need more than just basic "who I am" and emergency contact info. At $10 a year, it's considerably cheaper than Medic Alert too.....

[msincredible]

If you order a Road ID off my blog noted below, then the Wellmont Hospice House gets $2 directly to them! It has been a very nice way to raise some money for them. Later this summer, I will be riding a 1500 mile ride in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to raise money for them.

I just ordered one through your link.

[AnnieBikes]

Thank you so very much! I will be riding another long ride for our local Hospice House, beginning August 1st...1500 miles in 30 days with 4 rest days! I am very excited to ride again for them. In my past three long rides, one a year since 2007, I have raised $68,000. wahoo!!! Lots of people have bought RoadID's via the site and Hospice is the beneficiary. Thanks again!

2007 Southern Tier http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/annesoutherntier2007
2008 Underground RR http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/2...groundRailroad

2009 Northwest Loop

[Susan Otcenas]

I won a $15 gift certificate for a Road ID at a triathlon yesterday. Just placed an order this morning for an Ankle ID. I keep ICE numbers in my cell phone too, but had been thinking of ordering a RoadID anyway. I do 5:30 a.m. workouts 5 days a week, and it's dark and lonely out there much of the year. This will give me (and my family) a little more peace of mind.

[AnnieBikes]

I have gotten so used to wearing mine that I feel a bit, well, naked, if I don't have it on, like driving down the driveway before I put my seatbelt on. It just doesn't feel right!! With my DH on a self supported ride away from home, I want to have an ID if I have an accident.

[Carolina Girl]

Road ID's are also great for wearing to the gym. Occasionally I am there and don't see anyone that I know. Having it on gives me the security of knowing that if I had a medical emergency there that someone would know how to contact my spouse.

[tctrek]

DH and I both have the Road ID that is a dog tag. He wears his all the time, but I only wear mine out on the bike. Wearing it in the gym seems like a good idea also!