At PigeonBoss.com, we settle for nothing but the absolute best. Today, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a living legend who bends the laws of nature to his will. We’re heading to the “holy of holies” in the Hageland region, under the shadow of the Basilica of Scherpenheuvel. Take a deep bow for the man who doesn’t just play the sport, but masters it in every single fiber: Gommaire Verbruggen.
The Architect of the Modern Pigeon
Forget everything you think you know about “luck” in this game. Gommaire Verbruggen is the man who coined the term “Mr. Computer” back when the rest of the world was still using an abacus. As a former systems analyst, he brought unprecedented precision to his lofts in Kaggevinne. In 1974, he shocked the racing world by dropping a fortune on Den As from Maurice Vandevelde. It wasn’t a gamble; it was a masterstroke. From that bloodline and the legendary Kletskop line, he built an empire that has remained unshakable at the top for over fifty years.
Total Dominance in 2024 and 2025
If you thought the Maestro was slowing down, you couldn’t be more wrong. What we’ve witnessed over the last two seasons is nothing short of a sporting slaughter of the competition. Gommaire has injected his old, rock-solid strain with the rauwe speed of the Superstar 645 line. The result? A series of national top rankings and race results that others can only dream of.
Check out these flyers currently dominating the Belgian skies:
Noor (BE22-2066019): In 2024, she was simply untouchable. She was officially crowned as the Best of Belgium over 3 National Races, proving once and for all that the Verbruggen pigeon is still the gold standard in Great Middle Distance.
Wout (BE24-2083068): A true sensation of the skies. This flying machine didn’t just compete; he dominated, clocking 5 national super results that left the competition in the dust. That’s not a coincidence; that’s pure class.
Lotte (BE22-2066201): A true symbol of character and grit. With her 3rd National Ace Pigeon KBDB title, she proved that stability and winning at the highest level are hardcoded into her DNA.
And let’s not forget the “Argenton Miracle” of 2025. With a modest basket of just 32 pigeons, Gommaire managed to clock 8 birds in the National Top 100 against thousands of competitors. That’s not just pigeon racing; that’s total world-class supremacy.
The Secret of Kaggevinne: Ambiance and Discipline
Gommaire Verbruggen Pigeons are world-renowned for their phenomenal orientation and lightning speed. But the system behind them is just as vital. Gommaire swears by a regime of total widowhood that creates sparks on the loft.
He wants action. Before basketing, he creates what he calls “music and ambiance.” Adrenaline must surge through the veins of his athletes. Partners are brought together, territories are defended, and motivation is cranked up to a boiling point. Combine that with a relentless training discipline “under the flag,” and you’ll understand why the competition is usually left staring at the tails of his birds.
The Maestro’s Legacy
Gommaire’s influence reaches far beyond his own loft walls. All over the globe, fanciers are winning with his blood. Whether it’s the old Sero Sero line or the new crosses with Anthony Maes birds, the Verbruggen stamp is a guarantee for success.
This is craftsmanship in its purest form. This is why we love this sport. Gommaire shows us that with passion, a razor-sharp vision, and a heart for your birds, the road to the top is always open.
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
