What I.D do you bring on long individual rides?

Sarz91

Had a close family relative come off there recently. He was out training by himself, coming off a decent he didn't check his lines and came tumbling off. It was a busy road but he was left unconscious and thus couldn't tell paramedics who to call or let them know if there was some serious underlying medical condition. Only for his Road I.D things could have been a lot different.

I strongly urge everyone who trains regularly by themselves, especially coming into the winter months, to invest in some sort of I.D tag or bracelet. I'm not saying buy from Road I.D, I'm just saying that you should think about having some sort of contact information/I.D on you in case you are unable to talk for yourself. I personally have a Road I.D band and they come with a lifetime warranty.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I have a card with my name/address and my wifes contact number on it. Its in the tool bag under the saddle.

Where is the Road ID band available from?

Sarz91

CJC999 wrote: »

I have a card with my name/address and my wifes contact number on it. Its in the tool bag under the saddle.

Where is the Road ID band available from?

Here. Shipping is something like $2.50 so its pretty minimal. You type exactly what you want on it and they engrave it.

ugsparky

I carry my Blood Donor card and my mobile phone.

Captain Havoc

I have a business card holder which I have bank cards, donor cards, VHI and CI license in. I also carry my mobile phone.

t'bear

Captain Havoc wrote: »

I have a business card holder which I have bank cards, donor cards, VHI and CI license in. I also carry my mobile phone.

My mobile is useless to anyone not knowing the pass code. It's a work phone and like their security. Thanks for the heads up. Heading out now

Captain Havoc

t'bear wrote: »

My mobile is useless to anyone not knowing the pass code. It's a work phone and like their security. Thanks for the heads up. Heading out now

I used to carry a different mobile phone with me but due to laziness, I stopped doing that and carry my main one.

I suppose my above post is letting you guys know that if you see me on my bike, you should mug me.

531

OP makes a good point. I carry my CI licence and 'phone.

English Bob

I have a dog tag I wear with contact details. Cheap to buy and engrave from local pet shop.

nilhg

I have the ICE app running on my phone, my CI card in the tool bag along with some contact details taped to the back of it.

The road ID looks like a good idea though.

Traumadoc

Have had a couple over the years, with no I.D., pretty distressing for the bereaved partners to have to call the police/emergency departments to report a missing person, only to be told the bad news.

enoonan

Have carried the Road ID for the last two years. Thankfully I have not had to use it.
Also a large number of the people in the club that I am with have also purchased them. Road ID do a club discount program that a club can avail of once per year. We have availed of it every year since we started wearing them and have never had an issue. There is a wide range of products, one to suit everyone, even kids.
Fantastic product.

Eoin
Cycle 4 Sick Children CC

davidsatelle100

I've got a road ID recently and think its a great idea.

Thankfully haven't had to use it but now wear it even on the commute

Wishbone Ash

I have several little laminated cards with my personal, work and NOK details. Carry one in the saddle bag and one in jersey pocket. On the commute I have one in the backpack also. I always carry a phone also.

If I'm going on a spin I let the wife know approximate time to expect me back.

Sarz91

While I think bringing a phone is a must I wouldn't really rely on it if you're unconscious. I've been in a few crashes where my phone has been smashed to bits. Luckily I wasn't seriously hurt.

blorg

I don't tend to carry any. I would if I had any medical condition that emergency responders would need to know about, but I don't.

On *very* long rides I carry a passport.

fixie fox

ICE number on my phone. Length of ride doesn't matter - it could happen a mile down the road

Beasty

fixie fox wrote: »

ICE number on my phone. Length of ride doesn't matter - it could happen a mile down the road

Same here, plus a wristband with full contact details

I sometimes even wear one of my "special" jerseys - has the wife's mobile number on the sleeve, my blood group on the front, "Beasty" on the front and back and is already "pre-splattered" with blood stains

Lashed

I have a 'in case of emergency' tag stuck on my helmet. Very small and I will never go out on my bike without it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helmet-In-Case-of-Emergency-ICE-Medical-ID-Cycling-Snowboarding-Skiing-/120972986891?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item1c2a8d4a0b

Flandria

I have a card that says "Blood Type: Boonen"

zenbuffy

Sarz91 wrote: »

Here. Shipping is something like $2.50 so its pretty minimal. You type exactly what you want on it and they engrave it.

Having just had my first accident (http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056736561) I've ordered one of these bands. Hope I'll never need it, but I was lucky the accident wasn't worse, and there wouldn't have been an obvious way for anyone to find out who I was if it had been.

Bulmers on Ice

Lashed wrote: »

I have a 'in case of emergency' tag stuck on my helmet. Very small and I will never go out on my bike without it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Helmet-In-Case-of-Emergency-ICE-Medical-ID-Cycling-Snowboarding-Skiing-/120972986891?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item1c2a8d4a0b

That's that I use, stick it on the helmet and forget about it. I have ICE on my phone also.

Eamonnator

I always carry my C.I. licence, a laminated card with two emergency phone numbers, and I.C.E. on my mobile phone. All carried in a flat waterproof purse.
On holidays, I also put a copy of my passport in the purse.

ratracer

I use the RoadID, a lot of info on a little piece of neoprene! Relatively cheap considering what it contains. I work in the E.S. and would definitely recommend having id on you, if only to save your family unneeded extra stress in the event of an accident.

Sarz91

ratracer wrote: »

I use the RoadID, a lot of info on a little piece of neoprene! Relatively cheap considering what it contains. I work in the E.S. and would definitely recommend having id on you, if only to save your family unneeded extra stress in the event of an accident.

^^
This.
As grim as it sounds I don't want my girlfriend trying to I.D me if the worst should happen.

Jnealon

RoadID here.

Cabaal

Road ID here,

Chips Lovell

I just keep my Cycling Ireland licence with the stuff I shove into my pockets going for a spin. Added bonus is that it means I rarely forget it when going to a race.

cdaly_

Same here. CI license in pocket and phone on the stem (no ICE number though)

Idleater

It is a bit morbid but I got a sports tag id (http://www.sportstagid.com) basically because if I'm injured enough for that to make the difference it's worth it.
I generally have the phone and ci licence nearby though.

Traumadoc

not really about allergies , and medical problems, more to tell your relatives where you are .

Muckers

Road ID here also

Alanstrainor

Just happened to order some medical ID for when I'm out and about on the bike. Not so much for commuting, but more on longer spins if I'm on my own. Type 1 diabetic, so in reality I should have an ID bracelet or something on all the time, but this will have to suffice for now!

route66

Just ordered up one of these from EBay for about €9: link

No idea if it's any good yet ...

seamus

I usually have my wallet on me, so tonnes of cards in there with my name on them, including the CI licence which has my address.

Phone has a passcode, so no way of having an ICE on it.

Masala

I like the idea of this

http://www.roadid.com/c/RoadID#5

I see they only allow 6 x lines of text.... what would you recommend me change on this

1. Full NAme
2. Address (mine will fit)
3. Home tele no
4. Wife Name + Mobile
5. Blood Group + Medical bits
6. VHI Policy No.

What ypu think????

zenbuffy

Not sure I'd bother with the VHI policy number - what if you change policy or insurers? Hospitals can obtain that information using your name, address, date of birth, etc, so though it's helpful to have the number handy, might not be necessary immediately.

That said, if you've got the spare space, and have nothing else significant to go there, you might as well put it on.

Masala

Zen......point taken!! Maybe..... 'Health Insurance -YES' would cover all in case of change of policy and change of provider!!

Sarz91

Masala wrote: »

Zen......point taken!! Maybe..... 'Health Insurance -YES' would cover all in case of change of policy and change of provider!!

Could always put a saying or a motto on it.

cdaly_

Masala wrote: »

Zen......point taken!! Maybe..... 'Health Insurance -YES' would cover all in case of change of policy and change of provider!!

Mind you, given that having health insurance means nothing at the emergency room door in this country, is there any point?

Needabike

Road ID

My Name
Home Number
Wifes name and mobile
Address

petethedrummer

I don't know how to put this but... I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.

Jnealon

Ordered another RoadID today as a present.
Discount code for a whopping $1 off ThanksJames18066805

route66

route66 wrote: »

Just ordered up one of these from EBay for about €9: link

No idea if it's any good yet ...

Got this today - it'll do the job. It fits, although the supplied chain is a little short for my big head.;)

Masala

Just got my Road ID.

Very impressed with their operation.... slick website and generous amount of characters per line (6 lines available)

The owner William a witty guy and keeps you updated with emails etc. Package arrived within week of order in cool envelope ..very 'pc' and clever marketing!!! Best of luck to them!!

Happy to have bought one as it gives me some peace of mind if anything happens ...

jrar

Whilst the various tags etc. are great, there is no substitute for having a small laminated card in your saddle bag with your name, NOK name and phone number, your blood group, known allergies etc.

If you're relying on a phone or something in your pockets, think about what if you had a crash on a winter spin and you have multiple layers on, and the over-riding concern from all witnesses, helpers, paramedics is "don't move him"..........items of ID on your person might be bugger all use in such cases. Whereas the likelihood is your saddle bag is accessible to emergency services without having to disturb your position on the road until body board/neck brace can be fitted.

My cycling club has made carrying a laminated ICE in the saddle bag mandatory after a recent crash where the injured party's phone was inaccessible and his efforts to reel off his wife's name / number were unsuccessful due to the combination of injuries/shock

ratracer

jrar wrote: »

Whilst the various tags etc. are great, there is no substitute for having a small laminated card in your saddle bag with your name, NOK name and phone number, your blood group, known allergies etc.

If you're relying on a phone or something in your pockets, think about what if you had a crash on a winter spin and you have multiple layers on, and the over-riding concern from all witnesses, helpers, paramedics is "don't move him"..........items of ID on your person might be bugger all use in such cases. Whereas the likelihood is your saddle bag is accessible to emergency services without having to disturb your position on the road until body board/neck brace can be fitted.

My cycling club has made carrying a laminated ICE in the saddle bag mandatory after a recent crash where the injured party's phone was inaccessible and his efforts to reel off his wife's name / number were unsuccessful due to the combination of injuries/shock

While the laminate card is great if you have members of your club with you, the chances are the emergency services or joe public would never think to look in the saddle bag of the bike. It is an obvious place for a fellow cyclist to look, but in the middle of an accident scenario, it is not a place that would be first looked in.
ICE details in a phone are useless if the phone needs an unlock code and you can't give the code to someone. As you rightly point out an ID in a pocket coukld also be easily overlooked. I use the Road ID, i think it contains the relevant information that E.S require in the event of you needing them. Other similar items are available, but remember, emergency id needs to be plainly visible to the first people that may end up coming to your aid in the event of an accident.

dvntie

Road ID here also. It stays on me 24/7 now as i kept forgetting to put it on when going out on the bike.
Going to order a new one over the next couple of weeks especially since they sent me a 15% discount code via mail the other day
Its pcBACK2SCHOOL2 and valid until the 30th of Sep.

greenmat

My Giro helmet came with a sticker to fix to the inside which you fill in with your details, name, phone no etc.

kerry4sam

dvntie wrote: »

Road ID here also. It stays on me 24/7 now as i kept forgetting to put it on when going out on the bike.
Going to order a new one over the next couple of weeks especially since they sent me a 15% discount code via mail the other day
Its pcBACK2SCHOOL2 and valid until the 30th of Sep.

Oh No you Didn't just post that code!

I ordered mine 2days ago without a discount code. If I'd have waited I'd have seen this.



Thanks though

C3PO

jrar wrote: »

Whilst the various tags etc. are great, there is no substitute for having a small laminated card in your saddle bag with your name, NOK name and phone number, your blood group, known allergies etc.

Not a idea .... if you use a saddle bag! Road ID for me!