Chicago Bike Racing: Tip #27: Put an ICE in your phone

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Tip #27: Put an ICE in your phone

Apr 22
2008

Like helmets, fire extinguishers and the number of a good defense attorney, an ICE number in the cell phone -- In Case of Emergency -- is something that everyone should have but hopefully never have to use. First responders and hospital personnel can use it to contact your immediate family should you be unable to provide information yourself.

Other smart things to carry on your training rides: Photo ID. Health insurance card. List of allergies. Credit card. CTA pass. $20. Some of these can be photocopied and kept in your cycling bag, or in a Ziploc bag you grab each time you leave the door. (I do not recommend running the $20 through the Xerox.)

What other precautions do people take?

Comments

1.

Apr 22
2008

3:08 pm

supertick (Beverly Bike-Vee Pak)

I had dog tags made with the important info on them. They were $15 at an army surplus store, money well spent

2.

Apr 22
2008

3:58 pm

Seth Meyer (ReCycling)

Can’t be too careful. If you’re allergic to bee stings like I am, bring your benadryl along. I’ve been stung three times in the last three years while riding, and it was really nice not to have to fear for my life so much the two times I remembered to bring the good stuff along.

3.

Apr 22
2008

7:23 pm

(NE Med Center/Team Kaos)

My ICE number is listed as “aa Emergency Number” in my phone so it’s the first contact in the address book. Never had to use it so far.

4.

Apr 22
2008

8:12 pm

yobdlog (xXx Racing-AthletiCo)

If you’re a frequent rider of the north route (via Highland Park and so forth) buy a two way metra ticket from the furthest line back to Chicago. It can save you time and effort if in case you have to get a ride home far from CTA land. (max $10).

5.

Apr 22
2008

8:23 pm

(XXX Racing-AthletiCo)

Thanks for the advice. I just put ICE in my phone. First it got cold, then it got wet, then it stopped working. Really helpful tip…

6.

Apr 22
2008

9:42 pm

Tomlinson (xXx Racing AthletiCo)

I tell someone I live with or am planning to see/talk to after the ride where I am going and when I will be back. Text is a beautiful thing.

7.

Apr 22
2008

10:28 pm

Another place to put this critical information is in your helmet. I used a label maker and placed this at the back of the helmet. Most EMT’s will check it for damage. I’ve also included my blood type to make it easy for them.

8.

Apr 23
2008

12:23 am

(Half Acre Cycling)

instead of a ziploc or baggie, i got this http://www.thejimi.com/wallet/index.php you can easily put your money and random cards in with no problem. I have been using it all year with no problems at all.

9.

Apr 23
2008

9:22 am

kevin clark (half acre)

if you are lucky enough to have BCBS insurance… put the mini key-tag cards they give you on your keychain… i often bring the full-size card too, but it’s one less thing to potentially forget

10.

Apr 23
2008

12:44 pm

julie p. (Half Acre Cycling)

i can’t believe that in 9 comments nobody has mentioned road ID. I don’t leave home for a run/ride without it.
http://www.roadid.com
It’s like Tim’s dog tags, only a little less militaristic.