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Post by kirky72 on Nov 18, 2015 17:50:19 GMT
The terrible incident with Andy has lead me to contemplate a few things. Amongst them is the fact that I regularly meet up with fellow forumites for MTB rides some more than others. However even with the guys I've met many times now, I've realised if we were so unfortunate to have a similar episode (I wasn't that far off myself with Steormy at Stiniog) I wouldn't have a clue who to contact, where or how. Personally I don't carry an emergency contact name or number myself and never have done and I doubt my fellow riders do. Sometimes we might be lucky enough that we know at least one person well enough but I know on every ride I've been on over the last couple of years with various combinations of old and new faces that not one person would know my wifes name and number and I don't have it with me written down. Scary thought isn't it?
I recall its often the first thing a skills trainer wants on the day is details of next of kin and emergency contact number, I strongly feel we should approach it the same way.
I propose that we all knock together an information card and keep it in our bags just in case we ever need it and aren't in a condition to recall the information. I don't suggest we exchange this information between us when we meet up but it would be good to at least know that its available for each member of the group should the need arise. |
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Post by beansontoast on Nov 18, 2015 17:57:34 GMT
Superb idea..
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Post by hodgy on Nov 18, 2015 17:57:54 GMT
That's a very good suggestion Kirky ..
Just away to warm up the laminater...
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Post by jgmu97 on Nov 18, 2015 18:23:58 GMT
Found my Giro box today, and in it, it came with an emergency sticker, which i guess you could put somewhere in your pack, with all your contact details e.t.c
Not that i will ever probably be on a forum ride, but that is a good idea
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 18, 2015 19:05:24 GMT
good idea!
i wear a dog tag round my neck,never take it off, its got mrs sixo's mob number and 'allergy to penicilin and asthmatic' engraved on it. tho a home made laminated card will have much more room for info..........nice 1 kirky.
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 18, 2015 19:11:28 GMT
also this vid is worth keeping in your favorites to remind you every so often
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 18, 2015 19:15:21 GMT
o and another thing.
i bought meself a cheap rugged waterproof fone, which uses 2 different sim cards, just for taking out when im riding.
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 18, 2015 19:25:34 GMT
Found my Giro box today, and in it, it came with an emergency sticker, which i guess you could put somewhere in your pack, with all your contact details e.t.c Not that i will ever probably be on a forum ride, but that is a good idea Maybe be more important then in case your found unconscious on your own! Heaven forbid but not I mpossible. |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 18, 2015 19:51:55 GMT
I recall its often the first thing a skills trainer wants on the day is details of next of kin and emergency contact number, I strongly feel we should approach it the same way.
Yep. First thing i do and also be made aware of any medical issues. It is a good idea. Knowing that Gareth do you carry the same information on you when you are riding alone or make accessible if your ride with with a group of internet strangers? |
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 18, 2015 19:55:01 GMT
also this vid is worth keeping in your favorites to remind you every so often Cheers Glynn you was on a roll there. I dh heard the 112 tip before but thought it was an old wife's tale, I'll defo remember this now. Good idea with the dog tags, I know your a good Boy Scout. How many people have you told of there whereabouts when you've met up for a ride though! |
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 18, 2015 20:05:34 GMT
also this vid is worth keeping in your favorites to remind you every so often Good idea with the dog tags, I know your a good Boy Scout. How many people have you told of there whereabouts when you've met up for a ride though! erm.........none, but intended for ambuance or paramedics who are supposed to know to look for ID around your neck amongst other places. they're called medi-tags but i just made my own version of one. its also there, for if i get run oer wi a bus or summat  |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 19, 2015 14:55:44 GMT
Knowing that Gareth do you carry the same information on you when you are riding alone or make accessible if your ride with with a group of internet strangers? Errr, well short answer is no. When i'm working it's totally different. Clients details, emergency contacts, medical info, route card with home, check-in times and all the like. F/A kit and few other things like spares & clothes etc. Still working on a better (instructor) kit bag, because it all costs. Now i'm bad when i'm on my own. I just take a bottle of juice, (sometimes haribos), no tools/spares nothing. I'm often out exploring new trails (locally) too. Bit bad i know. :/ Go and stand in the naughty corner and say I'm a very bad person ...... but on a serious note anyone got like form stranded form that would be good for your details I no you could just write into a scrap of paper .. |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 19, 2015 16:52:50 GMT
I haven't got a card, but the wife's number is on the lock screen of my phone and also listed under ICE in contacts.
Will think about getting a card done.
You can get ICE stickers for your lid too.
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 19, 2015 17:02:03 GMT
Stranded form? I don't know that one lol. If found return to..... I would just go with something like; Name Address Emergence my contact name Home and mobile phone number. Note any significant medical conditions, allergies to medicine. Maybe note of a rare blood type. I made a little card last night and wrapped in cellotape (professional I know).  |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 19, 2015 17:20:43 GMT
I've got the ice sticker on my helmet ..
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Post by macky on Nov 19, 2015 17:29:32 GMT
Being the cheapskate that i am i just wrote the wifes mobile number on a small piece of paper then clear taped it to the side of my helmet.
I never ride without my lid, so always have an emergency contact with me. Job done!
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Post by kirky72 on Nov 19, 2015 17:41:47 GMT
Being the cheapskate that i am i just wrote the wifes mobile number on a small piece of paper then clear taped it to the side of my helmet. I never ride without my lid, so always have an emergency contact with me. Job done! Good idea! |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 20, 2015 17:10:41 GMT
 Picked this up for. 10 pounds off Amazon  Mite be a bit over kill 70 diffrent bits but wot the hell Plus a Bivvy  That was 20 notes But if ya in the peaks and somthing go's wrong mite have a bit of protection f on the weather |
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Post by macky on Nov 20, 2015 18:30:44 GMT
Foil blankets are good to carry as well, i carry two in my main back pack, last year at helvellyn when a rider popped his collarbone i used one to keep him warm and the other spread out on the ground held down with rocks so the air ambulance could see it shining and know where we were. 3quid off ebay for two and they weigh literally a few grams  |
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Post by Marmite on Nov 20, 2015 18:35:31 GMT
Foil blankets are good to carry as well, i carry two in my main back pack, last year at helvellyn when a rider popped his collarbone i used one to keep him warm and the other spread out on the ground held down with rocks so the air ambulance could see it shining and know where we were. 3quid off ebay for two and they weigh literally a few grams Yes mate I've got one in the med kit plus ordered a few more for spare |
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Foil blankets are good to carry as well, i carry two in my main back pack, last year at helvellyn when a rider popped his collarbone i used one to keep him warm and the other spread out on the ground held down with rocks so the air ambulance could see it shining and know where we were. 3quid off ebay for two and they weigh literally a few grams Or free from work  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 8:17:43 GMT
Great vid Glynn - I'm now registered.
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Post by hodgy on Nov 21, 2015 8:51:21 GMT
Yes ..cheers for that Glynn..I have registered too .
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Post by hodgy on Nov 21, 2015 9:02:54 GMT
Something else that could be useful for I -phone users ..
I have only recently downloaded IOS 9.1 onto my phone ..but noticed a few more standard apps ..one being a "health app " ..which on a sub-section has a " medical ID" page on which you can list all of your medical data
I wouldn't necessarily rely purely on that ..as you would need another I-phone user to be aware of that app ...but you could reference it on the card you create for your pack ..if you carry your phone with you ..which I always do ..
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Post by Marmite on Nov 21, 2015 9:57:02 GMT
also this vid is worth keeping in your favorites to remind you every so often Cheers Glynn you was on a roll there. I dh heard the 112 tip before but thought it was an old wife's tale, I'll defo remember this now. Good idea with the dog tags, I know your a good Boy Scout. How many people have you told of there whereabouts when you've met up for a ride though! I new about 112 but didn't know how it works awesome Glynn +100 for that information gaz |
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