Road ID

Jen J

Didn't feel appropriate to post it on the Richmond Park death threads, but they reminded me of this

Road ID

Seemed fairly essential for someone like me who frequently trains alone, and probably many of you as well. I got mine a few weeks ago.

Jen J

If anyone does get one, the default emergency number is a US one, but if you email them straight after ordering, they'll change it to a UK number.

greg66_tri_v2.0

Jen J wrote:

If anyone does get one, the default emergency number is a US one, but if you email them straight after ordering, they'll change it to a UK number.

I recommend these. I skipped the serviced option, so mine just has my name, a bunch of phone numbers and some other stuff.

Despite thinking I'd find it very obtrusive (I don't really like wearing a watch) I've hardly noticed it since I put it on.

lost_in_thought

Does the 'Interactive' one work in the uk?

justresting

I have a black wrist one with my name, home no. , wifes name and mob. no, and the word 'asthmatic' on. Excellent service by the way, they keep in touch at every stage.

Jen J

lost_in_thought wrote:

Does the 'Interactive' one work in the uk?

Yep - the ID plate itself has just my name and location and the UK emergency number and online address.

On the back of the ID is my serial number and PIN, so only people with access to the plate (presumably my rescuers in the case of an accident) have the log on details to see my profile. You can choose as much or as little info to put on. I think I have only my emergency contacts, and not my personal address or phone number. You can also add medical info etc.

*EDIT* Also you can change your profile at any time with the interactive option, so can change your emergency contacts as you wish. Good if you tend to get through boyfriends quickly

itboffin

God this is so horrible but necessary, I know you all do but take care everyone.

snooks

I just take a credit card and mobile...More to get home when Murphy and his law turn up, but it works as ID as well

lost_in_thought

Jen J wrote:

Good if you tend to get through boyfriends quickly

You're a girl after my own heart!

But I don't think any of them would be my emergency contact...

Jen J

lost_in_thought wrote:

Jen J wrote:

Good if you tend to get through boyfriends quickly

You're a girl after my own heart!

But I don't think any of them would be my emergency contact...

The only family I have is my Dad who lives in Australia, so apart from a friend and my boss(!), the third contact is usually the 'beau du jour'. Of course I'm not sure how useful they'd be...

itboffin

I know it's not appropriate but I wanted to lighten the mood a little

Does an oddbins loyalty card count as ID

Sorry :oops:

bluecow

Ive never seen these before. I often wondered what would happen if i were to come a cropper whilst out, though i usually have my phone on me which has my home number. Still, they look kinda cool too so i may get one
Cheers,
H

Jen J

It's a great idea for someone like me. I live alone, and depending on training, can often go a whole weekend without meeting up with other people, so if something were to happen on a Friday evening run for example, it's possible I wouldn't be missed until Monday morning, when it'd be assumed I've chucked a sickie. Depending on how vigilant work were being, it could be a long time before I'd be reported missing.

That's a cheery thought for the weekend, eh?

lost_in_thought

Jen J wrote:

It's a great idea for someone like me. I live alone, and depending on training, can often go a whole weekend without meeting up with other people, so if something were to happen on a Friday evening run for example, it's possible I wouldn't be missed until Monday morning, when it'd be assumed I've chucked a sickie. Depending on how vigilant work were being, it could be a long time before I'd be reported missing.

That's a cheery thought for the weekend, eh?

If I log in on a monday and you haven't posted over the weekend, I'm now calling the police immediately.

Gilbie

Jen J wrote:

It's a great idea for someone like me. I live alone, and depending on training, can often go a whole weekend without meeting up with other people, so if something were to happen on a Friday evening run for example, it's possible I wouldn't be missed until Monday morning, when it'd be assumed I've chucked a sickie. Depending on how vigilant work were being, it could be a long time before I'd be reported missing.

That's a cheery thought for the weekend, eh?

Living alone, I often think about this cheery thought too Is there anyone you can text when you leave and return? My commute has a fair amount of off road and can be a good mile or so between houses / farms. The thing that worries me is having a tumble and not being able to call anyone. I now always text the girlfriend when leaving and arriving.

cjcp

Good post Jen. Also been meaning to search for this site, so thanks for posting it.

ansbaradigeidfran

itboffin wrote:

I know it's not appropriate but I wanted to lighten the mood a little

Does an oddbins loyalty card count as ID

Only at AA meetings

woodyonthebeach

We have got something like this available in the UK. Doesn't give info on the phone however but it is still very use full as it contains you medical history and reference to any allergies

http://www.zaptag.com

Brief info on Zaptag......
Comprehensive medical information is readily available to your medical practitioner such as a specialist, allowing them to make a more informed decision about your health

Critical information is available to medical personnel quickly and simply when needed, wherever you are in the world

Really worth a look. it comes in credit card size or in the shape of small USB stick

When plugged into a PC it will auto launch and will either let you login and edit information stored on the card or let doctor nurse..... see your emergency information that you have approved them to see

Like....
emergency contacts
Allergy information
Doctors Surgery

NWLondoner

I've got myself a cram alert. Very good for the price

il_principe

I use a RoadID - have the dogtags. I train alone a fair bit as well but primarily bought it with cycling abroad in mind! If you do get one it's worth making sure your contact numbers are prefaced with +44 - should make things much easier for whoever scrapes you up.

girv73

I've meant to get one of those tags for a while but haven't got around to it yet. My commute is all urban, I always have a wallet and a mobile with me and text the Mrs. when I arrive, so I'm not sure it's necessary for that, but I'm fond of taking off on random country routes at the weekend so another form of ID for those rides might be useful.

Someone also suggested Pet Tags as a cheaper alternative

FCE2007

Anyone ordering Road ID, enter this coupon number ThanksPaul450489 for a little reduction in price (limited to 20 users over 30 days).
Total cost for me with (slow) shipping was $22.48.

Merry Xmas.

anweledig

I usually go out in the evenings on unlit country lanes and fairly random routes. This was worrying my wife as she remembers not finding me for 6 hours following a motorbike accident several years ago. All she knew was that I didn't arrive when I should.

I now use a program on my mobile called gpsed (gpsed.com they gave a very prompt response to queries as well). It uses my phone gps and updates my position on my home computer screen so she can see my live location at any time. The program has a free and a pro version, in the pro version you get an sos feature so you have a oneclick option to send an sms message with your position in the event of a problem. Additionally I carry my wallet but also my phone's opening screen gives name and contact info.

Eat My Dust

I've got a normal version of the road ID. It has my wife's number, my brother's number and then a line that says "damn that hurt!" just so that the Paramedics know I've a sense of humour!!