Comments on: The Road ID (You Know, Just In Case…)

By: Shéamus

Shéamus — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:41:26 +0000

Cheers. Yeah, I find a few pretty easy.

By: Andrew is getting fit

Andrew is getting fit — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:14:11 +0000

Aah…sorry Sheamus it turns out the code expired on the 10th of August.

Just do a search for roadid discount coupon as they give a code to everyone who buys one that is valid for 30 days.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:50:05 +0000

Sounds like a good idea - I’ve thought of this when i’m moutain biking down a narrow trail - what if i ran into a tree, crashed and got hurt - and no-one knew who i was? I may have to think about getting one of these..

By: Blaine Moore

Blaine Moore — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:33:16 +0000

I have a dog tag style road ID that I just wear everywhere. The advantage of getting it from the Road ID folks rather than a pet store is that it will last longer and won’t wear out; I tried the pet store variety and it basically wasn’t usable after about 6 or 7 months, whereas the ones that I’ve bought from Road ID still look fine and are readable years later, and the lack of a hassle to go out and get another one a couple times a year is worth the extra 10 bucks or so.

I’d recommend against the interactive version though. They are cheap enough to buy a new one when your info changes, and they aren’t going to have access to your info from within an ambulance.

By: Shéamus

Shéamus — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:44:18 +0000

As I would. But my hometown is pretty big and the only people who know your name are the police.

By: Ted

Ted — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:51:46 +0000

Hey dude.. I rarely use RoadID in my hometown. My hometown is only 2.7 square mile. The truth is that everyone in this little town knows me. Just like going into Cheers bar. Its a place where everbody knows your name. I only use RoadID when I am in a strange place.

By: Shéamus

Shéamus — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:01:18 +0000

@ Andrew - That discount code would be much appreciated if you can track it down. Thanks.

I think carrying some sort of ID is pretty important. I usually dismiss these things and it’s easy to assume you’re going to be fine but better safe than sorry, and all that. Be nice if somebody bought out a cheap one with a GPS chip built in. I don’t like the idea carrying my phone with me as it’s something else to carry.

Having said all that, down the line I’d like to get me one of those North Face Dogfish packs, which should allow me to carry pretty much anything I want. Plus it takes care of the water problem, too.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:18:37 +0000

Hey Sheamus, i have to admit i carry no ID with me at all. Not good i know but where i run, up on the boardwalk there are A LOT of runners and there are runners that know me. I also run with 2-3 other people at any given time. But, there are times when i run alone and i have thought about carrying some sort of ID, The only thing i carry is my ipod!!! Sometimes my keys. Thats it!!!

Good idea though to get the wrist ID!!

By: Rahn

Rahn — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:13:37 +0000

A number of people in my group have RoadID’s, and everyone seems to like them. I’ve seen a combination of the bracelets and shoe tags.

Now, don’t laugh at me, but I thought the price was just a little high. So I went to the local Walmart that sells dog tags, and got one with my information on it. Yeah, there wasn’t quite as many lines, and it doesn’t have the reflective stuff, but it fits on my shoe laces and gives me piece of mind. And since I could have made it with a picture of some cute puppy on it, who wouldn’t want one.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:53:37 +0000

I have a road ID I bought earlier in the year. I got a firefly flashing light from them as well.

Have you bought yours yet? I had a discount code somewhere if you want it.