Anyone who knows me knows that I live and breathe pigeon racing. I do everything with a massive amount of pleasure and, of course, a healthy dose of bravado. Our sport is simply too magnificent to stay stuck in the past. We are talking about beautiful athletes that dominate the skies every single week, and that deserves a professional approach that puts our sport in the global spotlight.
Since the start of this season, I have been flying with a new setup in my loft: the Benzing M2 paired with the LIVE Smart Hub. I went to the team in the Netherlands myself to collect these tools. This is not a commercial sales pitch, just my own down to earth experience as the Pigeon Boss: this system has completely transformed the way I experience my hobby. It brings a kind of fundamental peace of mind that you, as a fancier, can really use when the tension rises on race days.
Always Live Connected to Your Passion
The clock itself is a wonderfully compact device that does exactly what it needs to do. It feels great in the hand and registers arrivals incredibly fast and accurately. But the real change came when everything was paired with the Smart Hub. It transformed my loft into a modern digital headquarters.
The big advantage is that you no longer have to keep your eyes constantly glued to the landing board. Whether I am enjoying a cup of coffee in the garden or out on the road, the arrival data flies straight to my phone. You know immediately when your athletes are back home. That data flows directly to online platforms like MyPigeons, allowing me to analyze which bloodlines are performing best down to the smallest detail. It truly feels like having a whole team of analysts standing right behind you to give you the best insights.
Fairness and Transparency for the Future
Why am I sharing all of this? Not to push equipment, but because I truly believe that these kinds of modern innovations push pigeon racing forward as a whole. It makes our beautiful hobby transparent, fair, and incredibly exciting for everyone involved. It eliminates doubt and brings the focus back to where it belongs: the dedication to the birds and the pure joy of watching them arrive.
For me, this combination from Benzing is the perfect fusion of traditional craftsmanship and tomorrow’s technology. It ensures that we, as fanciers, are entirely ready for the future, so we can keep enjoying this magnificent sport with pride for generations to come.
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
