What a sport we have. There is truly nothing more beautiful than the raw tension of a tough race day, staring into the endless blue sky, and getting absolute goosebumps when a true winged athlete folds its wings and dives like a rocket straight toward the loft. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the birds faced their first real baptism of fire of the season. It was hot, the sun burned mercilessly in a clear sky, and a weak wind offered zero support to the tired wings. These are the days when true cracks stand up, the days when pure class and iron character surface. And when we talk about absolute world class racing pigeons, we immediately think of the beautiful South Limburg town of Vijlen. There, Piet Lindelauf Pigeons showed once again how to turn a grueling race day into a fabulous success.
The War of Attrition Over the Racing Weekend
The news from the reporting stations left no room for doubt. Many fanciers watched with anxiety as their loft perches remained empty. Especially on the one day long distance flight from Issoudun, lofts remained remarkably quiet, and countless birds were missing across the section. It was a true war of attrition over a distance of no less than 515 kilometers. But the grandmaster from Vijlen remains completely calm, enjoying the unbelievable power of his colony to the fullest. Where others hope for a single early bird, the champions from the Lindelauf loft simply dictate success.
In the prestigious club De Union, Piet claimed the absolute top prize on both fronts. Both on the shorter, fast flight from Reims and on the heavy day fond from Issoudun, he claimed the first prize. That is not luck, it is the ultimate crowning of an ironclad strain of racing pigeons built to rule when the conditions get brutal.
The Reims Sensation: The Return of a True Frontrunner
Let us start with the race from Reims in France. The birds were released at 07.30 AM into a starting temperature of 17 degrees and a virtually cloudless sky. Against an enormous mass of 8572 pigeons in the province, Piet Lindelauf Pigeons put on a beautiful display, but in the club competition of De Union, there was simply no stopping them. Against 340 pigeons, Piet snatched the 1st, 7th, 9th, 10th, and 11th prizes in a breathtaking series.
The winner of this spectacle is a well known acquaintance of this early season: the fantastic cock NL25 1472774 M. This flying machine pulled off the exact same trick earlier this year when he left the entire competition in the dust by winning the 1st prize against 3681 pigeons from Rethel. This is an athlete with a flawless internal compass and the lungs of a true tempo beast.
The Golden DNA Line Behind the Reims Winner
When we analyze the impressive pedigree of this champion, we see exactly why this cock simply refuses to lose. His gene pool is a fabulous blueprint of pure racing pigeons performance:
Sire: Het Raam (NL19 1146868 M). A magnificent racer who won the 6th NPO Issoudun against 7587 pigeons. After an unfortunate collision with a window, he moved straight to the breeding loft, where he passes on his exceptional genes perfectly.
Dam: Damela (NL19 1146819 V). She flew the 2nd NPO Issoudun against 7587 pigeons during her active career. Two parents who both shined on a grueling long distance race, that cannot be a coincidence. * The Legend: In the further ancestry, we naturally encounter the absolute foundation cock of the modern colony, the miracle breeder Liam (NL13 1544966 M). His golden blood has guaranteed national podiums for years, whether the sun is scorching or the wind is blowing right in their faces.
Issoudun: Ruling the Long Distance
Since the young Reims winner inherited his unique talents from parents who excelled at the long distance, how did Piet do on the grueling Issoudun race last Saturday? The answer is short but powerful: pure dominance. The pigeons were released at 07.40 AM for a journey of exactly 515.918 kilometers back to the Limburg hills. With a beautiful average speed of 1231 meters per minute, the powerhouse NL24 8598630 M stormed uncontested to victory.
In the club, this meant the glorious 1st prize against 276 pigeons. Provincially, against no less than 4893 pigeons, this top athlete nested beautifully at the absolute top of the section with a magistral 29th place. While the competition sat scanning the skies for hours in the burning sun, Piet showed that his preparation and care are of the highest caliber.
A beautiful detail in the Issoudun results is the pigeon that arrived fourth at the loft in Vijlen. This is NL22 8664421 M, winning the 34th in the club and 548th provincially. It proves conclusively that this specific family line breeds incredibly strong when the conditions are tough and honest. The brothers and sisters excel across the entire racing line, from the shorter sprint races to the heaviest day fond classics.
Why Racing Pigeons Bring Pure Passion
Weekends like this remind us why we love this beautiful sport so deeply. It is the ultimate synergy between the fancier and his flying athletes. It demands daily dedication, deep expertise, and unconditional trust in the quality of your bird family. Piet Lindelauf continues the rich heritage of his father Gerard Lindelauf with enormous flair, pleasure, and a healthy dose of bravado. It is a joy to behold how Piet Lindelauf Pigeons raise the bar higher for the entire competition week after week. The sport of racing pigeons is alive, buzzing, and shows that with the right passion, the impossible becomes reality. Great class, Piet, on to the next aerial spectacle in the skies!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
