Some enthusiasts dream of a victory, but in the South Limburg town of Vijlen, it’s simply dictated. Piet Lindelauf demonstrated last weekend that his class knows no bounds. While the rest of the field looked hopefully to the sky, the master’s champions were already making their victory laps above the lofts. This is not luck; this is pure science wrapped in feathers!
The Humiliation of Rethel: Speed, Power, and Precision
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the pigeons were released at 08:20 in Rethel (Parc de La R). With a weak southwesterly wind at their backs and a pleasant 12 degrees, the setting was perfect for a fair contest. But let’s be honest: was it even a contest?
Piet Lindelauf completely dominated the results. With an average speed of 1441 meters per minute, the winning pigeon soared over the 183-kilometer flight line. Take a close look at these astonishing statistics from the results of Section 4 SouthEast Corner:
The Lindelauf Train in Numbers
1st Prize: NL25-1472738 (Speed: 1441.166 m/min)
2nd Prize: NL24-8598613 (Speed: 1425.704 m/min)
6th Prize: NL22-8664421 (Speed: 1401.607 m/min)
11th Prize: NL25-1472726 (Speed: 1388.724 m/min)
12th Prize: NL21-1417719 (Speed: 1388.025 m/min)
Within five minutes of the first arrival, Piet had already clocked five pigeons in the absolute top of the rankings against 750 pigeons. This is no fluke; this is a demonstration of pure quality!
The DNA of a Champion: The Legacy of Gerard
Behind every successful colony lies a story of years of selection. Piet Lindelauf builds on the foundation that his father, the legendary Gerard Lindelauf, forged over decades. Since Gerard’s passing in November 2024, Piet has proven that the Lindelauf Pigeons are stronger than ever.
The system in Vijlen is based on discipline and the best blood available on earth. The absolute cornerstone of this success story is undoubtedly “Liam” (NL13-1544966). This super breeder is the engine behind countless first prize winners and national ace pigeons. Whether the sun shines or the wind is head-on, Liam’s descendants always find their way to the top podium.
2025: A Season for Eternity
Anyone who thinks last weekend’s performance was an incident should review last season’s figures. In 2025, Piet Lindelauf crowned himself the absolute king of Dutch pigeon racing with titles that command respect:
1st Best Fancier of the Netherlands Unselected
3rd Best Fancier of the Netherlands Selected
3rd Middle Distance Unselected National
4th One-Day Long Distance Unselected National
4th Young Pigeons Unselected National
Six national top 10 positions in one season. That’s not just winning; that’s driving the competition to despair!
Why We Believe in Lindelauf Pigeons
At Pigeon Boss, we love winners. We love people who enjoy and boldly pursue their sport, and that’s exactly what Piet Lindelauf does. His pigeons are the ultimate ammunition for any enthusiast serious about participating at the top level. The references are pouring in worldwide because this system simply works.
Piet Lindelauf embodies what makes our beautiful sport so great: passion, tradition, and an unstoppable drive to be the best.
Are you ready to take your loft to the next level? Keep an eye on our updates because the Lindelauf Pigeons are ready to write your success story too!
How do you prepare for the next flight with these fast weather conditions?
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
