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Well, you can always get dog tags at a pet store, but roadId provides a service. Additionally, printing up a business card with the same info and putting that in your wallet might not be a bad idea. Make sure to include allergies, serious medical conditions, and emergency contact info. I also use the roadId app (Free w no purchase neccesary) on my iPhone which puts my name, and 3 emergency contact numbers on my lock screen.

I had the helmet ID on a helmet strap but it eventually fell off and I lost it. I think that if you have health issues a well-known ID system that ER people know to look for is worth the investment. But if not, just making sure you ride with your wallet and cellphone (and your cellphone should have ICE contact info visible on the main screen without being unlocked) is good enough. But also include ID embedded on your bike, under the seat or in the frame, in case you are robbed or the bike is stolen and recovered.

I have the $20 RoadID Sport, which uses a Velcro strap. It has my emergency contact numbers and a couple of medical facts (blood type, known allergies, etc.). It does the trick. For me, this is better than just carrying your phone or wallet. In the event of a crash, you can lose either of these two things. Losing an ID bracelet is much less likely. Plus, EMS people will find it easily on you.

I have a RoadID, use it when I go on long rides. I have a dogtag w/ name, emergency contacts, drug allergies that I wear every day, just in case. Extra layer of security and peace of mind.

I've never had to rely on my RoadID for identification following an accident, thankfully. But, I think the minimal ($20 +/-) investment in my peace of mind, and that of my loved ones, is worth every penny. I ride in busy urban areas. It is not at all inconceivable that in the event of an accident, injury of illness, I could become separated from my bike. It is also not inconceivable that my identification would be strapped to or otherwise integrated into, my bike. So, I want ID that stays with me. My RoadID includes my name, that I am from Pittsburgh, PA (I use it when I travel), and the phone numbers of a person I can rely on for emergency pet care, if needed, and an out of state family member. I ask on the RoadID that they call both numbers. It also indicates that I am an Organ Donor. This is the information that I want people to know in the event that I am unable to speak for myself. Having it on my left wrist on a rubberized bracelet means that I am barely even aware that I am wearing it. I think a RoadID would make a great birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or other occasion gift for your father. Or maybe just an "I love you and want to know that you are safe" gift. For yourself too!

I opted for a slider dog-tag (under $6.00) that has imprinting on both sides (yeah, *that* many medical issues). A regular Road ID or MedicAlert bracelet wouldn't cut it. http://www.pettags4less.com/stainless-steel-tags/stainless-steel-1-slider-double-sided.html Also, waaaaay cheaper. http://i.imgur.com/hIalrUY.jpg

I have used the ID ON ME bracelet for over 10 years now . I still have the original I bought in January of 2005. I like it because it is very lightweight and has a paper inside where you can record lots of info. I put the basics, plus my insurance info, my BWC info, AAA number, etc. Totally waterproof as well, as I have used it hundreds of times while swimming. http://www.idonme.com/index.php

Bicycle dash cam / helmet cam is a relatively new market, so there are very few choices. The Rideye (which is now defunct, I believe) and Cycliq Fly 6 / 12 are ones that come to mind which are designed specifically for bicycles. You could of course use popular helmet cam models such as the GoPro Heros, but they are relatively big and have too many unnecessary features for this purpose. I switched to the Mobius ActionCam after my Rideye died this May. The Mobius cost about the same as the Rideye at $112.9 (Basic with wide-angle lens and weather cover), but is a lot lighter and more compact (at the cost of impact resistant). Due to its small size and light weight, I decided to install one facing the front and another one facing the back, which give me a better chance at capturing any incidences on the road. As for reliability, I think the Mobius beats both Rideye and Cycliq. You could buy replacement parts such as lens and batteries for Mobius, and there's a very vibrant online support community for Mobius. The same thing could not be said for Rideye and Cycliq. My understanding of the US laws and practices is that if there are no witnesses of crashes caused by motor vehicles, it will often become your words against theirs, and the police and judges tend to favor motorists. Bicycle dash / helmet cam can be a very powerful witness in lieu of a human one in this case. I haven't encountered any incidences that prompted me to report them to the police or Close Call database yet, but I made a few videos of aggressive driving for educational purposes below. Lastly, the bicycle dash / helmet cams have their limits. They do not work very well in low light conditions, and may not capture anything useful on unlit country roads. Vibrations may lower the chance of capturing a legible license plate number, hence I prefer installing the cameras on handlebars, seat posts, or rear racks instead of helmets. Having both front and rear facing cameras may also help you construct a more convincing story describing what the motorists do before and after an incidence, which may help you win a lawsuit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLMf6QNXFAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjNGT1nYJdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcr6AxVpuuU

Mostly I commute, so I have my wallet on me. When I go off on a weekend ride I will pack my old (cancelled) driver's license. I figure it has all the information necessary to identify my corpse. The nice thing about the license it that it's a stable physical object. It's all well and nice to have info on your smartphone screen. But what if your phone gets crushed when you go down? If you have medical conditions and you're on top of it, you probably already have one of those metal bracelets. Same idea: physical object. Anyway, be careful out there.

Thanks all. I think I'll wait for a sale and go ahead and get 2. Does anyone know if road id has any annual sales? I wouldn't think they would do it during the Tour de France.

Having both front and rear dash cams does give you a more complete picture of any incidences. Here are two examples from my commute today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Chgnn0rY_g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRhgVEUQJVQ

There is a buy one get one 50% sale at road ID. Just thought I'd tell everyone. It's today only.