Road ID - Don't leave home without it!

Chuck — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:50:00 -0400

Do you run, bike or workout alone? If the answer is “yes”, do you carry emergency contact information in case you get injured in an accident? What will happen if you are seriously hurt and can’t communicate your medical conditions? The solution is to wear a Road ID. From RoadID.com…

“If you are a runner, cyclist, triathlete or just a person who doesn’t sit on the couch all day, Road ID is for you. This awesome piece of gear not only looks good but it could save your life. In the event of an accident, if you can’t speak for yourself, your Road ID will. Available in 5 different styles. It’s not just a piece of gear - it’s peace of mind.”

The 5 different Road ID styles are the Wrist ID, the Shoe ID, the FIXX ID (dog tag), the Ankle ID and the Shoe Pouch ID. I’ve seen many magazine ads for Road IDs over the years and I always thought it was a brilliant product, but I only recently bought the Ankle ID. Road ID products are very well made and are extremely convenient to use. It definitely beats the plastic bag which contains my driver’s license and business card with emergency contact information. The major problem with the plastic baggy approach is it’s hidden in a pocket and may not be quickly seen or accessed by emergency personnel, whereas, a Road ID can be seen easily.

Getting injured on short run or on your daily bike route can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. I’m sure you’ve seen or read tragic news stories of people being injured whose identity is unknown for several days. There are many testimonials on RoadID.com about the effectiveness of Road ID products. Here is one example…

“I never thought that I would be hit by an automobile while cycling. I was wrong. The accident occurred when I had to exit a riding trail due to construction. A driver of a truck failed to see me and struck me on my right side. I was unable to effectively communicate and answer the paramedics’ questions. Fortunately for me, I was wearing my Road ID. It gave them the information they needed to contact a family member and to get my medical history.”

If you know a runner, cyclist or an active person, tell them to get and wear a Road ID. Better yet, buy the person you care about a Road ID. If you don’t know which Road ID style is right or what information to place on the ID, you can get a gift card and let the recipient choose the right one.

I hope I will never have to put my Road ID to use, but it’s peace of mind for me and my family that they will be contacted in case of an emergency. It’s such a simple but effective product. One that could save your life, so don’t leave home without it!

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Road ID - Don't leave home without it!