ID tags

[Nanci]

I was thinking if I had the ankle one, I could use it for everything and not have to switch it- cycling, running, swimming (yeah, right!) hiking...I wish they made a reflective one, though, that would be good.

Nanci

[DrBee]

I was thinking if I had the ankle one, I could use it for everything and not have to switch it- cycling, running, swimming (yeah, right!) hiking...I wish they made a reflective one, though, that would be good.

Nanci

Good news - the website says it does... "The closure system is 3M reflective Velcro".

[Lise]

My little shoe ones have reflective stuff on them. Plus it's shiny metal, so that reflects. I put my name, date of birth, allergies, three emerg. phone numbers, MD's name and phone number, and blood type. Although nobody's ever going to give me a blood transfusion without officially checking my blood type in the lab, anyways, or if they do, it'll be the universal donor type. They won't take the word of the little piece of metal on my shoe! I keep my dog tag Road ID hanging on the hook by the back door, under the hook for my keys. If I glance down and the shoes I'm wearing don't have a tag on them, it's easier to throw one around my neck than to switch the shoe tag from one to the other.

[bouncybouncy]

i wanted to bump this up again...sorry if it run into the ground but i think it is important!
i have put together a packet i now ride with...i included emergency contacts/date of birth/allergies/blood type/insurance card copy/DL copy (which has wrong address). i would like to order some more permanent tags but our phone numbers/my name/insurance info is all changing so i wanted something till we figure all that out!
i found little camping wallets (basically heavy plastic little zip-lock bags) and printed out the info, folded it up...printed little sized papers with the word "EMERGENCY" in red on it so it can be seen easily. because we mtbike in areas that are not traveled i also plan to e-mail my parents & bosses where we go along with a link to a decription of the trail and its location...if we are in a more traveled area i do not worry about the e-mails so much.
my dh is not so enthused about all of this but he is willing to wear the info as long as i put it together for him. he understands the importance of safety but i guess that is the testosterone in him being manly....we have moved recently where we do not know anybody...do not have doctors established...and family is far away...this (and more) makes me nervous enough to take precautions!!!
i also happen to have a cell phone with a GPS locator which i intend to carry (we usually leave it in the car on some of the short local, well-traveled trails) the phone with us and give our contact instructions on who to call in case of emergency.

it all may sound over-kill but if you just take the time to insure your safety it will me as natural as riding a bike...

HAHAHAHA....pun intended

[Jo-n-NY]

Thanks for bumping this because I forgot to save the site and had trouble finding it in the search.

Now to place my order ~ JoAnn

[jjcac1]

I made a copy of my insurance card (2 sided) and my dl and on the back of that I listed 2 contacts as well as drug allergies. I made a copy for each bike and one for on me. I laminated all of them.

I have a bike bag for each bike.. and then the one I carry is in a little pouch. At a recent convention they had these little nylon zippered pouches on a necklace/lanyard that also had a clear pouch for your namebadge. This works great for the bike! I can carry cash, my id and and what-nots.

You have had some great ideas here.. I love it!

[jjcac1]

Okay I was on Road ID website and now am questioning which one to get.

I only bike.. but wonder dogtags or bracelet or anklet... anyone like one more than the other?

[sulis]

I have the ankle road ID and love it. I don't like things on my wrist so the ankle was the most logical choice for me (I don't even realize that I'm wearing it..its so light and doesn't move as I do). I store it with my workout gear so I don't forget to wear it when I go out. Since I ride and run alone, its nice to know that I don't have to carry drivers license or other bulky items for a just in case moment.

I totally recommend these.
Given the positive reviews of the lights, I think I'm going to get a few of those.

Play Safe!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Okay I was on Road ID website and now am questioning which one to get.

I only bike.. but wonder dogtags or bracelet or anklet... anyone like one more than the other?

I have 2 - I use the shoe id on my running shoes, and I use the Fixx (neck) for riding. I suppose I could get the shoe id on my cycling shoes, but the lower straps close with velcro, and somehow using velcro to attach an id to a velcro strap didn't sound too good to me. The shoe id does work really well with "regular" laces though.

I use both sides of the ID so that I can fit in more info (look back in this discussion for a list of the info I have on my id). If you want info on both sides you will need to order over the phone (as opposed to on the web site).

--- Denise

[DrBee]

I went with the ankle ID and love it! My second choice would have been the FIXX (neck). I am in agreement with Denise that velcro attaching to velcro on the shoes seems somehow not right.

I think anyway you go with this you'll be happy with your choice. The roadID is a good thing to have.

[jjcac1]

Can anyone tell me what size the tags are.. I was trying to compare sizes and couldn't find on the Road ID site where it says the actual size of the tag...

[DeniseGoldberg]

Can anyone tell me what size the tags are.. I was trying to compare sizes and couldn't find on the Road ID site where it says the actual size of the tag...

I only have my Shoe ID at work with me - the Fixx is at home...

The metal part of the ID is 1.5 inches by .75 inches. I believe that the same ID is used for everything except the Fixx, which is dog tag size (larger than the others). If you need an actual size on the Fixx, why don't you just call RoadID and ask them for the size? They've been very responsive any time I've called them.

--- Denise