KenshiBiker

Every ride (OK there has been at least one ride where I've forgotten it). Normal is Road ID dog tag and Road ID bracelet (plus driver's license, insurance card, credit card and cash in a water-resistant light-weight or Ziploc-type pouch, depending on whether rain is forecast).

Cyclist01012

I wear mine 99% of the time but ometimes have little faith in the responders to look for it. I wear the ankle version with the online intractive option. After a serious accident and transport to the hospital I spent 3 hours in a trauma room before my family figured out where i was. The only way the found me was by repeatidly calling my phone untill I finally told the doctors if you dont let me answer it my sister is just going to keep calling. I found my road ID in the bag of bloody clothing the hospital cut off of me. It was not cut but the velcro undone so I know they saw it.

therh

Pretty cool how much people swear by these, as do I.

lolguy

Never ride or run without it.

Mark Stone

I always wear mine on my wrist. I'm fortunate to have never needed it! I've had it for over two years.

floridamtb

I put my insurance company and my policy number on my Road ID

floridamtb

I've talked to several first responders and my gf is a former cop, they tell me that they look at the wrists and the neck for some sort of medical alert or ID. They don't think to look at ankles or the shoes for the lace Road ID.

Clipped_in

I have the interactive and wear it 24/7.

Mr IGH

Some of us have medical conditions that, in the case of an injury, need to be known by medical professionals. If the rider is unconscious, who's going to inform them?

I'm on blood thinner for the rest of my life (Warfarin). I always have my wrist band on, emt/cops say that and necklace are the best protection. As others have documented in this thread, jerseys get cut off, wallets get missed.

pallen

I almost always have my wallet in my jersey pocket - minimum ID and a credit card. I also wear a road ID on rando rides and others where I may be solo for some time because it makes my wife feel better. I saw a new band thing at my local bike shop a few weeks back that is a waterproof USB thing. The owner said he took it to several local emt and firefighters and verified that they could all read it will field equipment they have with them on a call. I may switch to that since you can store more info.

happyscientist

I was convinced to start wearing one my the paramedic husband of a friend of mine. He said they always check necklaces and bracelets, but not to get the ones that go on your shoes. It is very easy for someone to get separated from their shoes during an accident.
I wear mine a lot--running, biking, open water swimming, hiking, snorkelling, kayaking.... I have my medical allergies as well as my husband's and parents' phone numbers on there.

indyfabz

Me, too. I have a St. Jude aortic valve so I have to take Warfarin. I have a Medic Altert bracelet.

bbbean 

I considered that, but I figure the Road ID is for the cops or EMTs who find me when I can't communicate. What they need is pertinent medical conditions and emergency contact info. At that point, my insurance info is secondary, and I'd rather use the extra lines for extra ICE contacts.

I carry my insurance card with me in case I find myself needing to go to the ER for a less than life threatening emergency (like when I was recently bitten by a dog). The card has a lot more info than just policy number, and it won't all fit on a Road ID.

BB

kv501

You will never, under any circumstances, ever, be given blood without being typed. It just won't happen.

Blood type is a waste of text on an ID.

Someone somewhere saw it on a military dog tag and thought it would be a necessary idea. It is recommended if you are on a WWII battlefield and need a blood transfusion, though.

banerjek

Last line on my RoadID is "SAVE THE BIKE!"

bbbean 

Now that you mention it, maybe my first ICE number should be my bike mechanic!

Jed19

You will never, under any circumstances, ever, be given blood without being typed. It just won't happen.

Is this true?

bt

mine has my favorite ice cream, you know so when I wake up the hospital will have it on hand.

don59047

I wear mine when biking and hiking.

Funny story. Was at the UPS store a few weeks ago and noticed that the guy doing my packages had a RoadID bracelet. I asked if he was a cyclist and sure enough he was. We talked briefly about our bikes, rides, etc. I noted when I left that he had given me a 15% discount for corporate card even though I was not using one. Don't know if there was any causal relationship, but I like to think that he gave a fellow traveler a break. The value of the discount was enough to pay for several years of RoadID. (Lots of heavy Xmas packages to the 4 corners of of the US...)

Cyclist01012

they removed the id from my ankle, how could they not see it?l

Solidjake

This...

floridamtb

Not saying they didn't see it, clearly they did. Just didn't pay attention to what it was or they're just not that bright. The good thing is you were okay. But doesn't the ankle version result in even weirder tan lines?

Edonis13

first responders wont be calling your ice contacts. that would be done by hospital staff. what does help is including your full name and date of birth, or name and driver license number, so if/when your friends and family call law enforcement about you missing, they can find out where you have been transported to. obviously medical/allergy information is important too.

Mark Stone

I have my name, city, age, two contacts (wife and eldest daughter) "NKA" (no known allergies) and "No Med History".

Route 66

Yep, every ride. I take it off when I get home a slip it in my shoe so that I don't forget to wear it the next time I head out.