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RooA
RooA
Jun 2023
12:58pm, 22 Jun 2023
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I don't remember needing a barcode when I did Bramhall in 2009... but perhaps I am wrong because my number is lower than Kinky's! :-o
Curly45
Curly45
Jun 2023
1:03pm, 22 Jun 2023
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Definitely optional at Wimbledon for a long time after they existed as I remember queuing for a person with a clipboard to take your name.
Gobi
Gobi
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1:03pm, 22 Jun 2023
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RooA I have no idea when barcodes started but they were not around when Basingstoke started in 08
Curly45
Curly45
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Anyway we're hoping for Monsal this weekend followed by a bit of cycling up the trail. Anyone going?
Gobi
Gobi
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2:11pm, 22 Jun 2023
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Curly45 I remember the early days of Wimbledon, the bridleway and the horses!
JJJ
JJJ
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3:35pm, 22 Jun 2023
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I have no idea when barcodes started but they were not around when Basingstoke started in 08


Wiki says "Barcodes were introduced in October 2009" .

That makes sense as I know they were used when I started in Jan 2010.
Curly45
Curly45
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I started in Jan 09 so in theory should be low but my number is in the 25000 range. Can't remember when I actually got my barcode though but remember it being when I went to a new event and it was a requirement.
Curly45
Curly45
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Gobi I don't think I have been since 2011 and even then the difference between it previously and 2 years later was insane!
BK brighter days ahead
BK brighter days ahead
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5:32pm, 22 Jun 2023
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BK brighter days ahead
KinkyS - your number should be the one generated when they were introduced based on your registration whether you printed it or not. My 2009 is in the 49k’s
Sombrero
Sombrero
Jun 2023
7:20pm, 22 Jun 2023
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Anyway we're hoping for Monsal this weekend followed by a bit of cycling up the trail. Anyone going?


Monsal is a great parkrun, nice out and back along the trail. It's slightly downhill for the out and slightly uphill for the back. The cafe at Hassop Station isn't far from the start/finish and their food is lovely. They also do parkrun specials outside (bacon butty and a cuppa at reduced price).

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