Fifty Plus (50+) - ID Tag?

Yesterday I was a few miles into my ride on back country roads when I realized that I had no form of identification on me. In my aged absentmindedness I had forgotten to put my drivers license in my seat bag. Yes, no money, no cards, nothing.

I guess I could just write my name and address on a piece of paper and put it in my bag but I would like something a little better. I remember seeing an add for an ID bracelet on here but I didn't pay any attention to it at the time. Does anyone have the link or know the name of it?

Thanks

RoadID.com (http://roadid.com/)

+1 on the roadID.

In addition, many new cell phones have a file for your personal information and first responders are being trained to look there as well. Even when off in the woods, my cell phone will be in the bag (off). It provides one last bit of insurance in case I have to drag myself out after an accident. With my new phone, I probably will start leaving it on with the ringer silenced.........that way they can use the GPS feature to find the body...:eek:

I am the 'cheapie' kind of guy that uses a plastic luggage tag or a small sealable bag with the info inside. Attach where you want, or in several places.

Attach where you want, or in several places.

I tried the "attach in several places" bit. I tried wrist and ankle. But then I couldn't pedal or steer.

Well this will raise an ugly image but the roadID will stay on your body, the bike might get destroyed in an accident. Having the ID strapped to your leg might be an advantage to keeping your ID on the bike.

I wear the road ID dog tag, and keep it with my helmet. I sort of loop it in the helmet vents so that I can't put the helmet on without dealing with it.

I keep a copy of my insurance card in the seat bag of each of my bikes. I do need to get a Road I.D. or MedicAlert tag or one of several other similar products to alert emergency crews to some specific airway problems I have.

If you have no significant medical issues, then the RoadID or similar is overkill.
I wear a cheap dog tag on a neck chain with name, address, phone, and wife's cell. (24/7)
ID on your person is better than on the bike, in a bag, etc.
ICE on the cell phone is good, if the phone ends up near you.

Based on comments in a similar previous thread, I just ordered one of these:
http://www.boomerangtags.com/page.php?c=military&k=h

RoadID.com (http://roadid.com/)
+ 1000

http://www.roadid.com/imagesV3/prod_wristid_ori.jpg

I just use a Neck ID Wallet with a few bucks in it and medical info and an old drivers license.

My wife and I both have and use the Road I.D. brand. Hers is the necklace dog-tag version, mine goes on my wrist via velcro. When I take mine off I velcro it onto my helmet so I don't forget it.

I think my wife throws hers in her helmet or a cycling shoe. Doesn't cost much, so well worth having.

Rick / OCRR

OK - thanks a bunch - lots of great responses.

ROADID seems to be interesting but it drives a follow on question -

Of the people here who have the ROADID ID, who is using just the basic ID and who is taking advantage of the Interactive ID? Why? They cost the same.

Thanks

RoadID +1

You could carry a little slip of paper in your pocket, I suppose, but here's a little caveat: my DH and I were in a near-fatal automobile accident a few years ago and I was unconscious and unresponsive for a few hours, during which they cut off my clothes and threw them away...along with my wallet in the back pocket...which had my ID...

Fortunately, the DH was awake and babbling, though not really all that coherently. They managed to get some useful info out of him, though.:)

I always wear RoadID when I bike and run now. It's just basic, with three phone numbers on it for family members.

Of the people here who have the ROADID ID, who is using just the basic ID and who is taking advantage of the Interactive ID? Why? They cost the same.

I use the basic one for two reasons.


It was the only one available. The interactive one has been added since.
The interactive one takes my information and removes it from me by one step. When people are engaged in trying to save my life, I'd rather they didn't have to stop everything and surf the web, you know?


Besides, in my case, the major feature of the interactive one--being able to change data on a whim--isn't really needed.


My drug allergies aren't likely to change.
My doctor's phone number isn't likely to change.
My next-of-kin are unlikely to change.


And if any of that does change, well after four years, I could use a new wrist strap for mine anyway.

Wear the basic bracelet ID & medical insurance #. The interactive has it's benefits for the more "move prone" members of society.

Geary

I have a MICS (Medical Information Carrier Services) ID on my motorcycle helmet. Same idea as Road ID, either a local piece of information or an Internet based one. The one I have is a plastic sleeve that sticks to your helmet with the ID info inside. It used to be free for the asking, but that got abused. It is still free with any order, or $1.99 each with free shipping from Cycle Gadgets (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=MICS). Next time I order from them I plan on getting one for all of our bicycle helmets.

MICS has their own bicycle version, too, that is a red sticker for the outside of the helmet telling you to look inside the helmet for the medical information. This version is linked from the above web page.

I don't carry any form of ID; no ROADID, no paper with scribbles, no drivers license, no dog tags, no nothing. I don't even own a cell phone. I don't see where the level of risk, or the probability of getting into an accident, has appreciably changed over the last few decades as all these products (and the paraniod-inducing advertising used to promote them) have been developed and been put on the market. I wouldn't be out pedaling if cycling presented a high enough risk that I thought I needed this stuff.

I have been looking into the RoadID and more than likely will get the basic wrist version.
I do not wear any sort of jewelry so wearing a wrist band will be hard but knowing it could save my life in an accident will out weigh the discomfort.
I think the wrist is for me because of stories I have read about any other form being thrown away or cut off when in an accident and the wrist one still "on you" there to give the information and not in the bushes or somewhere else after an event. Helments get knocked off , shoes as well.
Now I need to decide on color, yeah I know.

I don't carry any form of ID; no ROADID, no paper with scribbles, no drivers license, no dog tags, no nothing. I don't even own a cell phone. I don't see where the level of risk, or the probability of getting into an accident, has appreciably changed over the last few decades as all these products (and the paraniod-inducing advertising used to promote them) have been developed and been put on the market. I wouldn't be out pedaling if cycling presented a high enough risk that I thought I needed this stuff.

What if you suffer a sudden illness, an event more likely to happen as age advances?

my name and emergency contact info on the inside of my helmet

I don't carry any form of ID; no ROADID, no paper with scribbles, no drivers license, no dog tags, no nothing. I don't even own a cell phone. I don't see where the level of risk, or the probability of getting into an accident, has appreciably changed over the last few decades as all these products (and the paraniod-inducing advertising used to promote them) have been developed and been put on the market. I wouldn't be out pedaling if cycling presented a high enough risk that I thought I needed this stuff.

I used to think this about highway driving and exploding tires.;)

Since I don't have any medical conditions, the only problem with the medics not being able to identify my unconscious body would be in notifying my wife. I printed my name and address on a small square of paper, and "laminated" it with packing tape. That sits in the little plastic change purse type thingie in my jersey pocket that has money in it. Total cost: 4 cents.

Medical conditions aside, I figure the greatest danger is the hospital would not treat me as quickly without knowing I have insurance. That is why I always carry my insurance card on my bike.

I've been riding bikes about 50 years. I haven't crashed in probably 30 years. That said, I realize there's always the possibility that I could fall due to rider error, someone could clip me and cause me to fall, or that I could have a major altercation with a motorist. In any of these scenarios, I could be unconscious. I would want my wife to be notified.

When I bought my first "modern" helmet (after the original Bell my mom bought me that weighed a ton), it had a sticker inside where you could write your name and phone number. I did. I've always had a card in my wallet that says, "In case of emergency, please contact....." They used to always include those when you bought a wallet. Remember?

When I started touring I made my own "Contact" sheet and put it in the map case on my handlebar bag.

But when RoadID came out I thought it was a good idea. I keep it in my helmet, hanging up with my gloves and sunglasses, so I always wear it, even on short training rides.

I use the basic version. I thought that it would be better to have the contact numbers there, instead of expecting someone to call a "central agency" or accessing a website to get the information.

Wear the basic bracelet ID & medical insurance #. The interactive has it's benefits for the more "move prone" members of society.

Geary

After living in the same house for 25 years, I recently became more "move prone", so I opted for the interactive Road ID.

I also have my daughter's, and girlfriend's home, work and cell numbers programmed into my cell phone as ICE1, ICE2 etc. I also tuck my wallet into a jersey pocket.

I think I'm pretty well covered.




I don't carry any form of ID; no ROADID, no paper with scribbles, no drivers license, no dog tags, no nothing. I don't even own a cell phone. I don't see where the level of risk, or the probability of getting into an accident, has appreciably changed over the last few decades as all these products (and the paraniod-inducing advertising used to promote them) have been developed and been put on the market. I wouldn't be out pedaling if cycling presented a high enough risk that I thought I needed this stuff.

What would you do if a cop stops you and asks for some ID (they're allowed to do that, even without "reasonable suspicion")? How would you prove that you really are surfrider and not some imposter?

BTW, I disagree with you. I think that as my neighborhood has gotten more crowded, the density of vehicular traffic has increased dramatically, thereby increasing the level of risk/probability of accident proportionately.

I use the military style dog tag (http://www.boomerangtags.com/page.php?c=military&k=h) from www.boomerangtags.com.

It was half the cost of the basic RoadID ($10.20 with free shipping), it's high quality, and you can put 5 lines of text on both sides. I don't leave home without it.

What would you do if a cop stops you and asks for some ID (they're allowed to do that, even without "reasonable suspicion")? How would you prove that you really are surfrider and not some imposter?

BTW, I disagree with you. I think that as my neighborhood has gotten more crowded, the density of vehicular traffic has increased dramatically, thereby increasing the level of risk/probability of accident proportionately.



Cops & ID - There's no requirements that I have to show a cop a physical form of ID, but there is a requirement that I have to properly Identify myself if asked; lying to a cop is a felony, and I'm not going to do that. FWIW, here in Southern California you can get fake IDs without much of a problem. And how believeable is RoadID if it doesn't have a picture?

Medical Issues? - I had a full physical 1 1/2 years ago and I checked out OK; if there's some undetectable condition that can cause serious problems, so be it. I had a cousin die about 5 yers ago from a massive brain anyerisim(sp?) that burst, but that couldn't be detected and the doc said it probably killed him almost instantly.

Traffic? - Traffic has increased in my suburban neighborhood, too. But my weekday rides are at 4AM-5AM on well-lighted roads with wide shoulders, and there's almost no traffic at that time (circular 6 miles route that I do 3X). I also use lights on my bikes and reflective clothing. On weekends I ride at first light of dawn, so traffic is minimal. Also use an MUP that'll have almost no persons on it (except a few others on bikes :thumb:). And I stop at all stop signs and traffic lights.

Cell Phone? - I used to have one but never really used it, and didn't get very many calls either. I keep my bikes in good shape (I like to tinker with them), so the probablity of a major breakdown is minimal; I carry a multi-tool and enough gear to fix flats, and that's seen me through every probelm over the last +20 years.

So . . . I just feel I've minimized my risks as much as possible, and what little risk that's left I'm willing to accept as just part of life. A little bit of risk is what keeps you aware, and helps make life interesting.

RoadID +1

You could carry a little slip of paper in your pocket, I suppose, but here's a little caveat: my DH and I were in a near-fatal automobile accident a few years ago and I was unconscious and unresponsive for a few hours, during which they cut off my clothes and threw them away...along with my wallet in the back pocket...which had my ID...

Fortunately, the DH was awake and babbling, though not really all that coherently. They managed to get some useful info out of him, though.:)

I always wear RoadID when I bike and run now. It's just basic, with three phone numbers on it for family members.

Pardon my ignorance but what is DH

I don't carry any form of ID; no ROADID, no paper with scribbles, no drivers license, no dog tags, no nothing. I don't even own a cell phone. I don't see where the level of risk, or the probability of getting into an accident, has appreciably changed over the last few decades as all these products (and the paraniod-inducing advertising used to promote them) have been developed and been put on the market. I wouldn't be out pedaling if cycling presented a high enough risk that I thought I needed this stuff.

hmm... having been knocked down, left unconscious and I was not lucid when they roused me I am glad I had my RoadID. I have absolutely no recollection of what happened from the moment I got hit at 4:00pm until about 9pm that night in the Trauma Unit of local hospital. The EMT's said I was talking and answering questions. They used the road ID to call my wife and get me sorted out. I am deaf as well which is noted on my interactive RoadID. Mine is attached to my shoe. I never ride without it. I never thought I'd get whacked like that, who would? Statistics are not reality. YMMV but I have changed my thinking on this since that accident. I still commute everyday and ride every weekend that I can. I am more aware of where I am riding. I'll never stop riding unless I can't get on the bike. Without an ID or cell phone I have no idea when my wife would have found me? Safe is just common sense.

OK - thanks a bunch - lots of great responses.

ROADID seems to be interesting but it drives a follow on question -

Of the people here who have the ROADID ID, who is using just the basic ID and who is taking advantage of the Interactive ID? Why? They cost the same.

Thanks

I use the Ankle Interactive ID and store it in my shoe when I'm not riding. I like the idea of being able to update the info when I want to. Also, I can have more contact numbers and info entered on-line.

I never have my wallet with me when I ride, or a cell phone. As a bachelor, I have taken to using the basic Road ID tag worn around my neck. There are just too many ways to get whacked by a car or truck when you spend hours cycling on the road each week. Would be nice for my family who all live 1/2 way across the country to know if I end up in an emergency room someday. I can't remember the reason that I chose the basic Road ID versus the Interactive version. At this point my requirements are being met with the one I have.

Pardon my ignorance but what is DH

According to the MLB Official Rules:


6.10
Any League may elect to use the Designated Hitter Rule.
(a) In the event of inter-league competition between clubs of Leagues using the Designated Hitter Rule and clubs of Leagues not using the Designated Hitter Rule, the rule will be used as follows:
1. In World Series or exhibition games, the rule will be used or not used as is the practice of the home team.
2. In All-Star games, the rule will only be used if both teams and both Leagues so agree.
(b) The Rule provides as follows:
A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and allsubsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be includedin the lineup cards presented to the Umpire in Chief.
The designated hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers.
It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.
Pinch hitters for a Designated Hitter may be used. Any substitute hitter for a Designated Hitter becomes the Designated Hitter. A replaced Designated Hitter shall not re-enter the game in any capacity.
The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player, unless more than one substitution is made, and the manager then must designate their spots in the batting order.
A runner may be substituted for the Designated Hitter and the runner assumes the role of Designated Hitter. A Designated Hitter may not pinch run.
A Designated Hitter is “locked” into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation of the Designated Hitter.
Once the game pitcher is switched from the mound to a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game.
Once a pinch hitter bats for any player in the batting order and then enters the game to pitch, this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game.
Once the game pitcher bats for the Designated Hitter this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. (The game pitcher may only pinch-hit for the Designated Hitter.)
Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. A substitute for the Designated Hitter need not be announced until it is the Designated Hitter’s turn to bat.However, someone on another board used "DH" to mean "Dear Husband" (or "D***ed Husband" depending on context).

BTW - what kind of non-crappy guitars do you play? I love my Gibson Les Paul, but I play my Tele. Still looking for a non-crappy acoustic that isn't made in Nazareth, PA ;)