SPR Ethos- SAFETY is always the number one priority of any SPR group ride.
In the event of an accident, according to attorneys at DWI Guys, it is essential that your fellow cyclists can identify who you are, and who your emergency contact is. We would therefore like everyone to take at least one of the following steps:
1 – ROAD ID
Graham Hoskins has kindly negotiated a 20% discount when SPR members make a purchase from ROAD ID.
ROAD ID specialise in bracelet/anklet/shoe identification and emergency contact information for cyclists.
All you need to do is visit the website below and enter the code at the checkout;
Code: NBRDBCDPB2
Note: This offer is only valid until 19 May 2013.
2 – CYCLING WA LICENSE
When you became an SPR member, you should have received a Cycling license. This card contains your emergency contact’s name and number.
This card fits easily into a saddle bag.
3 – APP
As per Andy Prosser’s blog, there are Apps out there that allow you to save your emergency contact details as your locked screen wallpaper. A password is therefore not required for access to these details.
- Ride ID
- ICE
- I.C.E Screen
- Smart-ICE
- iEmergency
4 – BUSINESS CARD
Put your emergency contact’s business card in your saddle bag. In addition, that card can now be serviced online thanks to the latest products like that Digital Business Card.
5 – STICKER ON YOUR PHONE
Use the label maker at work to print your emergency contact’s name and number, and simply stick it to the back of your phone.
Any other suggestions/ideas welcome.
A sticker inside your helmet with N.O.K. on it as well. I used to have this but now ride with the Road ID where ever I go. So if I am in an Accident, look at my left wrist for the ID braclet.
Great post Anna. In my case, please look for my cycling licence in a zip lock bag in my jersey rear centre pocket. I don’t leave home without it.
I’m sure, unfortunately enough, that we’ve all either been in a crash, or at least witnessed one during our time in the saddle. Timely post too, Anna, given that winter is now on our doorstep with wet riding ahead (well, for the dedicated & hardcore amongst the club!).
I’ve had RoadID for about 1 year now and wouldn’t ride without it. I also carry my license in my plastic BWA phone pouch.
Another idea with the RoadID is stating NKA (No known allergies) and blood type.
Stay safe and ride to the conditions.
Thanks for the post Anna & thanks to Graham for organising the discount. Such a great idea!
We ordered a few weeks ago (without discount) and received ours within three weeks. These are a really great product and the service and ethos of the family owned business refreshing. Graham, great effort to get a deal together. And the green is a genuine SPR shade as well!
I always carry a card in a phone wallet, but it gets manky. Have just ordered my Road ID dogtags (far more manly than the girly wristlets …) 🙂
Great Post,
I wear a Road ID all the time After Breaking my Back in a cycling Accident in 2006 funnily enough it was on a Cycle Path in Scarborough…