Bought First Saddle Bag-Supplies?

[OakLeaf]

Credit card numbers are memorized.

I honestly don't understand this, or the people who carry copies of their ID.

What store or agency will accept a copy of an ID? What store will run something off your recital of your bank card number when you're there in person? Obviously it won't work in an ATM.

Memorizing your CC number is good in case you lose it when you're away from home and need to call the issuer. It's a time saver for ordering stuff off the internet (it probably saves me entirely too much time ). But it doesn't do you much good out on the road ... nor does a copy of a license.

My strategy is to carry everything I need. If I'm driving to ride, I don't want to leave credit cards in the car, and it's most convenient to have my store loyalty cards in the bag as well since I almost always use the drive as an opportunity to run errands. Some stores will accept a memorized number or phone number (and those cards I don't carry), others not.

The paperwork (including the "plasticwork") stays in the ziploc always, just gets jammed into my purse when I'm not riding or running, and carrying everything.

[withm]

I honestly don't understand this, or the people who carry copies of their ID.

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I carry a copy of my drivers license and insurance card only. Since 95% of my rides I'm alone, it's for identification when the ambulance comes to pick me off the side of the road, or to give them a starting point to prove I have health insurance. I also wear a Road ID, to provide phone numbers of emergency contact.

I can't imagine why I would need a wallet full of credit cards on a bike ride. If I'm stopping for lunch or a snack (extremely rarely) I would pay cash, and I keep somewhere between $10-20 on each bike for that reason. ATM? Well I only use that when I'm buying groceries or depositing my paycheck. Neither of which I'm likely to do via bicycle (although if that is on the agenda, I'll plan accordingly).

[Kerry1976]

I always wear my Road ID on walks, runs or rides.

[TsPoet]

I'm not sure I've seen boots listed. I also carry a piece of a tyvek envelop (received in the mail from someone random - so for free) to use as a boot if the tire itself tears. I've actually had to use a $20 bill once, because that's all I had. I've never used the tyvek envelope, but it's certainly a cheaper option. Weighs nothing and takes up no room.

[Catrin]

I carry a copy of my drivers license and insurance card only. Since 95% of my rides I'm alone, it's for identification when the ambulance comes to pick me off the side of the road, or to give them a starting point to prove I have health insurance. I also wear a Road ID, to provide phone numbers of emergency contact...

This is my practice as well - then they don't HAVE to contact Road ID to know my identity and and gets things started. Hopefully this will never be needed. I am too concerned about accidently losing my DL, and my insurance "card" is actually quite fragile and easily torn so I don't want it on the bike.

It works for me - I should probably carry more money - but where I ride there isn't any place to spend it...