Welcome airspace bosses and fellow fanciers! Wipe your windows and brace yourselves, because what unfolded in the skies above ‘s-Hertogenbosch last weekend borders on the unbelievable. We dive straight into the epicenter of the absolute elite of Dutch pigeon racing. If there is one loft where pure passion, ruthless selection, and an unadulterated winning mentality…
In the world of pigeon racing, conversations frequently center around form, a bit of luck, or having the ideal loft location. However, a close analysis of the results from the one day long distance race from Chateauroux Parc reveals that top-tier sport is, at its core, simply the sum of rock-solid genetics, meticulous preparation, and…
Milan van Win is rapidly cementing his reputation as a core pillar of the renowned van Win Family pigeon racing dynasty based in Machelen. As the son of foundation builder Ludwig van Win, Milan has translated a shared generational passion into a highly sophisticated, independent racing operation. His recent performances demonstrate that he is not…
It is a painfully recognizable scenario. The preparatory races are done, the first serious flights are clocked, and the hard reality stares you right in the face: the results are disappointing. The pigeons are missing that absolute peak condition, there is a total lack of consistency, and the real early prize winners are nowhere to…
What a crazy, breathtaking weekend marathon pigeon racing has just experienced! When the true long distance men sharpen their knives for the ultimate classics, you know the barometer in Made is standardly set to high voltage. But what Rex de Leeuw demonstrated past weekend on Barcelona and Bressols defies all description. With a smile on…
What a weekend, what a battle, and what an incredible release. Barcelona 2026 has been fought. The queen’s race of the year demanded the absolute limits, gave so much back, and above all showed exactly what our beautiful pigeon racing sport is all about: pure passion, unbelievable character, and enjoying every single moment with immense…
What a sensational weekend for Belgian pigeon racing! While the clocks in Agen were chiming for one of the most beautiful races of the year, an absolute master class wrote history. We are talking about Peter Pillet from Appelterre, who completely overshadowed the national competition with an unparalleled display of class, power, and pure passion….
When the true marathon flyers sharpen their knives for the ultimate classics, the barometer in Made is standardly set to high voltage. Rex de Leeuw, racing under the banner of Lions Pigeons, is not a man of one off lucky breaks. This is top level sport in its purest form, driven by a rock solid…
Some fanciers dream of it their entire lives, while others just make it happen within a few short years. What Raymond and Germa Niks from Westerhaar pulled off past weekend borders on the supernatural. Anyone looking at the results of the grueling international classic from Agen will see one name printed in bold at the…
The moment of truth has arrived. The baskets are sealed, the paperwork is signed , and the truck is on its way to the holy ground of pigeon racing: Barcelona. Yesterday evening, on Monday, June 29, my three absolute elite athletes were basketed for the queen’s race of the year. From this moment on, there…
