What a season it is so far in the beautiful sport of pigeon racing! If there is one man currently defying the laws of gravity in the province of Limburg, it has to be the grandmaster from Born: Huub Hermans. The competition knew the bar would be set incredibly high this year after his sensational championship titles in the previous season. But what his athletes of the blue sky have been showcasing over the past few weeks is nothing short of pure dominance at the highest level.
This past weekend, it was spot on once again during the demanding race from Sens. With an unprecedented series and a fantastic top prize, the colony of Huub Hermans Pigeons has demonstrated yet again why they belong to the absolute global elite. This is how a true champion conquers the sky, writing history in our magnificent sport!
The Battle of Sens: True Character in a Tough Wind
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the pigeons were released in French Sens at exactly 07:15 AM. The conditions were perfect for the true athletes of the sky: completely unclouded, a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, and a challenging, weak wind blowing from the northeast. Anyone who knows the sport understands what this means. With a headwind right on the beak, there is no room for lucky searchers. This was an honest test of strength where pure character, muscle power, and an ironclad orientation made all the difference.
And how did the team of Huub Hermans respond? With a collective demonstration of pure class!
An amazing prize percentage: Huub entered 24 pigeons and managed to seize no less than 16 rock-solid prizes against 600 pigeons in the competition! That is a staggering prize rate of nearly 67 percent.
Early birds in a tight chain: While other lofts were still staring hopefully at the sky, it was already raining early pigeons in Born. Securing the 2nd, 5th, and 11th prize in the club, Huub placed three of his top birds at the absolute peak of the charts!
The complete arrival sequence: The series on the official charts speaks volumes about the depth of quality in the loft, registering positions 2, 5, 11, 17, 29, 50, 51, 64, 71, 133, 136, 142, 146, 175, 186, and 192.
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The Birth of a Legend: NL.25-1455362 “Kleine Wrekkeling”
The absolute star of this memorable flight was, without a doubt, the gorgeous young cock NL 25 1455362, who now proudly bears the name “Kleine Wrekkeling”. This powerhouse stormed across the finish line at exactly 12:31:56 PM after a journey of over 363 kilometers. In doing so, he clocked a fantastic velocity of 1145.380 meters per minute!
When we take a close look at his pedigree, we immediately see that success with Huub Hermans Pigeons is never a roll of the dice. “Kleine Wrekkeling” is the living proof of a golden breeding strategy. He is deeply rooted in the indestructible Van Loon base that has formed the backbone of this loft for decades , refined with the very best blood of national winners. His gene pool is packed with the speed and power of icons such as the legendary Teletext Couple and direct inputs from superior performance lines. This is a pigeon built to excel in the most demanding weather, and with this 2nd prize, he proves he is ready to claim the absolute throne!
Seven Times Teletext: The Hunt for Provincial Gold
The success of Huub Hermans Pigeons reaches far beyond this single flight from Sens. The 2026 season has already become an ongoing parade of highlights for the friendly master breeder from Born. Incredible as it sounds, Huub has already captured seven Teletext positions in the highly competitive Afdeling Limburg this year!
This is a achievement of royal proportions that makes the hearts of pigeon fanciers worldwide beat faster. Of course, there is a tiny hint of healthy sporting drama involved: no less than three times, the Hermans Express narrowly missed the gold medal, claiming a still majestic 2nd NPO! While that provincial victory is sometimes agonizingly close, this series actually highlights the extraordinary, consistent quality of the pigeon family. Nobody gets their racing team home as quickly and consistently as Huub Hermans. The absolute provincial victory is hanging in the air, and it can only be a matter of time before the champagne corks pop in Born once again!
Why Pigeon Racing is the Most Beautiful Sport on Earth
The journey of Huub Hermans illustrates perfectly why our sport is so irresistibly addictive. It all starts with a deep passion for these fantastic athletes of the sky. From a six year old boy sitting on a simple wooden bench behind the parental house to a globally respected grandmaster whose birds make the hearts of thousands of fans race.
The success of Huub Hermans Pigeons blurs borders and connects passionate people across continents. Whether they are dominating local flights in Limburg or conquering grueling One Loft Races on the other side of the planet, these winged athletes never cease to amaze us with their intelligence and determination. This is sports in its most pure and honest form!
Keep your eyes glued to the arrival sheets over the coming weeks because the Hermans Express has no intention of slowing down. The birds are hungry, the system is flawless, and the passion in Born is stronger than ever! Have fun, enjoy the blue skies, and we will see you at the next flight!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
