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RoadID
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:56 pm
by moosterbounce
Just wanted to let everyone know about a US product I bought a little while ago. It is a RoadID, it contains all your details and you wear it while riding. Saves needing to carry a wallet with you in case of emergency. I wear the ankle strap and don't notice it (except the slightly higher tan line
Here is the link:
http://www.roadid.com/default.asp
The delivery was prompt too.
Anything that helps if you are in an accident is fantastic. I hope I never have to "use" mine.
Moo...
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:09 pm
by europa
Oh dear, there are so many snappy replies to this. Should I close the thread now to prevent them? Or rely on this lot showing some restraint and decorum
Seriously (shuddup Kev), they sound like a good idea, though I personally like the laminated card idea because I'm not a fan of things around my wrists and ankles.
Richard
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:17 pm
by moosterbounce
I think we are all grown ups here and can show restraint and decorum when required
Each person has their own preference. I just thought I would share as not everyone has the time to go searching for new things to buy like I did one day in October day last year
You know the feeling. I need to buy something...now...I can't think of anything I actually NEED for my bike...but I still need to buy something...anything!! So I did!!
Moo...
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:33 pm
by heavymetal
europa wrote:Seriously (shuddup Kev), they sound like a good idea, though I personally like the laminated card idea because I'm not a fan of things around my wrists and ankles.
Actually I have all of my details engraved into the head of the axe that is attached to my bike
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:35 pm
by mikesbytes
Mum use to tell me to wear good underwear.
Have a nice day
training log
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:40 pm
by heavymetal
mikesbytes wrote:Mum use to tell me to wear good underwear.
I have my details written there too. My mum told me that one.
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:52 pm
by europa
OMGosh Doris, a cyclist has fallen. Quick, check his undies for identification
Richard
I reiterate Mooster, those IDs are a good idea
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:06 pm
by moosterbounce
You lot certainly know how to make me chuckle!!
But you failed to consider all the possibilities with your old fashioned identification.
What if you were riding so fast that you caught alight and you veered off the road? Kinda like the space shuttle re-rentry?
Or, the more likely scenario that you were stretching the truth so much about how fast you were going and that saying "liar, liar pants on fire" really was true??
What would you do then, huh?!
Moo...
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:09 pm
by europa
See, lycra is dangerous. Shyshorts are much more fire retardant ... though with the gasses that some of us put out, nothing would protect you
Richard
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:11 pm
by tuco
I carry my mobile with me.
Firstly to call 000 in case of an accident and secondly because my shop alarm goes directly to it.
If I'm unconscious then the lucky rescuer can either steal the phone or use the phone to call the stored 'home' number.
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:14 pm
by tuco
europa wrote:OMGosh Doris, a cyclist has fallen. Quick, check his undies for identification
Reminds me of the story of the boy scout in America who checked the pulse of an unconscious woman by checking the femoral artery and got a fair slapping from an on looker thinking he was copping a feel.
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:05 am
by Mulger bill
I'll go with Tuco here, a mobile is the probably the ultimate multitool, it'll get you out of any problem, physical or mechanical, perhaps the only better things are cable ties and duct tape
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:43 pm
by heavymetal
I was just reading a technical article on Johnny Bonsai (little Bush) Howard's proposed ID card.
We won't need to carry ID or write our name on our undies as the proposed ID card will have all of our information on it.
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:08 pm
by mikesbytes
europa wrote:OMGosh Doris, a cyclist has fallen. Quick, check his undies for identification
The only thing they are going to identify under my bike shorts is my religion
Have a nice day
training log
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:57 pm
by sogood
RoadID is pretty neat. But seriously, you can easily carry the same information and more without paying in USD.
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:01 pm
by europa
sogood wrote:RoadID is pretty neat. But seriously, you can easily carry the same information and more without paying in USD.
That's right, they'll probably accept Aussie Dollars as well
Richard
sorry sogood, you left yourself open that time
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:15 pm
by sogood
Bugger, I'll pay them in peso...