Perfect spring weather, full baskets, and high expectations!
The pigeon racing season is shifting into high gear! Fanciers all over the Netherlands are preparing for an exciting weekend as their feathered athletes get ready to take flight. The baskets are full, the lofts are buzzing with anticipation, and the weather forecast couldn’t be more promising. Let’s take a look at who’s liberating where this Saturday!
☀️ The Weather Forecast for Saturday, April 19
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful spring day for pigeon racing. Saturday will start off chilly, but quickly turn into a dry and sunny day with pleasant temperatures ranging from 13 to 16°C (and possibly up to 17°C near the southern border).
A moderate northeast to east wind will accompany the sunshine, offering stable conditions for our racers. In short: ideal weather for a successful race day!
🕊️ Liberation Points on Saturday, April 19
Here’s the official list of pigeon liberation locations per Dutch federation this Saturday. The variety of locations—from Belgium to northern France—promises a diverse and competitive weekend:
- Friesland ’96 – Luijksgestel
- North East Netherlands – Weert
- East Netherlands
- North – Tongeren
- South – Tienen
- Gelderland-Overijssel Union (GOU) – Bierges
- Central Netherlands – Quievrain
- North Holland – Lennik
- South Holland – Vitry-en-Artois
- Limburg – Rethel
- East Brabant – Mettet
- Brabant 2000 – Niergnies
- Zeeland – Roye
From short- to mid-distance flights, these liberation points provide exciting opportunities for top results and unexpected victories. Let the best birds win!
❤️ A Personal Update from the Pigeon Boss
This weekend, I’m taking a short break from racing — and I want to share why.
Earlier this week, I experienced some unexpected health issues. A scheduled heart catheterization didn’t go as planned, and the day after, I suffered a minor TIA. It was a scary moment, and after a few days in the hospital and a full round of tests, I’m now safely back home and feeling better.
As you can imagine, this wasn’t the right week for me to race. My focus remains on the upcoming international races — especially Barcelona — so there’s still time to recover and prepare properly.
Head up and forward! Everything can break, but the Pigeon Boss can’t! 💪
🚀 Good Luck to All This Weekend!
To all fellow fanciers across the country: best of luck this Saturday. Enjoy the sunshine, the thrill of the race, and the magic of our sport.
Next week, I’ll be back in full force — with more stories, more pigeons, and more passion for the sport we love.
Until then: keep flying high.
Pigeon racing is more than a sport. It’s a way of life.
Let’s show the world what our pigeons can do, share this article wherever you can!
Yours In Racing Pigeon Passion,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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