Esther Vereecke does not run a giant show loft. There is no endless row of aviaries, no army of helpers. In Beerzel, a small part of Putte in Belgium, she works with a compact team of racing pigeons – and still manages to write her name into the national history of the big middle distance….
On June 8th, 2025, 2,258 pigeons were released at 3:00 PM in Ruffec, France, for a challenging NPO long-distance race in Afdeling 11 (Friesland). Clear skies, warm conditions, and a light north wind set the stage for an overnight battle of stamina and orientation. And true to form, it was Jan Grootoonk from Bant who…
The Grand Average Speed Ace Pigeon Is Not a Title. It’s a Verdict. There are One Loft Races where a single brilliant day is enough to make headlines. Thailand Masters FCI is not one of them. This race is not designed to reward a lucky strike. It is built to expose weakness. The Grand Average…
A Pigeon Boss Analysis on Losses, Overcrowding and Responsibility Young pigeon racing in Europe is once again under the microscope. In Belgium, Germany and beyond, discussions are heating up about distances, weather limits and race structure. That debate is healthy. Necessary even. But let us be very clear from the start. Adjusting race programs alone…
Piet Lindelauf is a legendary name in the world of racing pigeons. Known for his unmatched results and breeding lines, his pigeons shaped generations of champions. Pigeon Boss proudly presents his story, achievements, and lasting influence on the sport of racing pigeons worldwide.
In international pigeon racing, there are victories you accept with a polite nod, and then there are results that redefine the hierarchy for years to come. What Jeroen van Heumen displayed last Monday at Narbonne ZLU falls into the latter category. While the competition in the Fondclub Brabant Zeeland was still waking up, Van Heumen…
The Race: tension from the very start On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the skies over Marche opened for another decisive race in Afdeling 10. At 10:30 AM, no fewer than 6,679 pigeons from 343 fanciers were released. With a strong northwest wind and a distance of 274 kilometers to Staphorst, this was no easy sprint…
True success in international pigeon sport never comes by accident. It grows from vision, character and long term cooperation. The partnership between Louis van Riet and Kris Cleirbaut is a textbook example of how modern racing pigeon excellence is built. For many years they have worked closely together, united by trust, complementary strengths and a…
Saturday morning, 08:00 AM. 4,168 pigeons from district 5 “South Holland” are released from Orléans, France, for a race of just over 520 kilometers to the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland. Conditions are ideal: clear skies, a light headwind, and summer heat. On paper, it’s a fair mid-distance race. But what followed was not a battle….
The Final Showdown of the Season Explodes with Power! On Friday, August 1st at 09:45 AM, the pigeons were released from Perpignan, France, for the last and arguably most prestigious marathon race of the season. With 3,643 Dutch pigeons from 467 fanciers entered nationally and a staggering 11,860 birds participating internationally, this was no ordinary…
