Are you ready for the ultimate upgrade of your long-distance loft? In the world of international pigeon racing, there are many champions, but there is only one Noël Peiren. While hypes come and go, the fortress in Zedelgem has stood as an impregnable stronghold for decades.
This is no ordinary sale. This is an opportunity to acquire bloodlines forged in the fire of the toughest races in the world. For those who want to dominate the Extreme Long Distance, there is only one path: the path of the Peiren pigeon.
The Man, the Myth: Who is Noël Peiren?
To understand the pigeons of Noël Peiren, you must understand the man behind the lofts. Noël, now in his 80s, is a phenomenon of the old school. In a sport increasingly dominated by commerce and complex medical schedules, Noël remains the personification of calm.
He is a man of few words but of unprecedented deeds. His life is entirely dedicated to natural selection. In Zedelgem, you will find no shiny medicine cabinets. Noël swears by a sober, almost Spartan approach. He believes that a pigeon that cannot remain healthy on its own strength will never survive a grueling Barcelona race with headwinds and 35-degree heat.
That resilience of the man is reflected in his birds: they are full of character, intelligent, and possess a “mordant” (tenacity) that is rarely seen today. Noël is not looking for the fastest pigeon on a flight with a tailwind; he has dedicated his life to creating an athlete that comes home when the rest give up.
A Palmares of Steel
Noël Peiren does not just play against his competitors; he plays against the elements. His list of honors is something most fanciers can only dream of:
2004: The Miracle Double. In just eight days, Noël won both 1st National Bourges (23,694 d.) and 1st National Brive (19,477 d.). A feat that shook the sport to its core.
2015: The Queen of Barcelona. His ‘Magic Barcelona’ won 1st National Barcelona at a distance of no less than 1,082 km. The ultimate proof that the Peiren pigeon only truly warms up when the kilometers start to weigh.
2019: St. Vincent Glory. With the 1st National St. Vincent, Noël proved that he remains the absolute king of the extreme long distance in the modern era.
The “Peiren Engine”: Worldwide References
Why do the greatest champions fight for Peiren pigeons? Because they breed like no other. Anyone who crosses Peiren blood adds an “iron character” to their strain.
Gerard Koopman sought his reinforcement here to dominate the Dutch marathon races.
A. Saarloos & Zn became world champions thanks to the legendary ‘Wondere Peiren’.
Nico Konijn and Pierre Arets have been flying at the national top in the Netherlands in 2023 and 2024 with direct descendants of these Zedelgem champions.
Spotlight: The Gems in this Auction
This collection contains the very best of the current breeding loft. A unique mix of the “old golden foundation” and strategic new crosses, including the blood of Gerard Koopman.
Lot 01, B23-3058001, Blue Darco Boy
Direct son of foundation sire Darco 17 x Half-sister 1st Nat. Agen. Half-brother to the 8th Nat. Ace Pigeon Extreme Long Distance KBDB 2022.
Lot 02, B22-3076128, Daughter Miss Barcelona
A genetic masterpiece from the cross Red Bullens (Gerard Koopman) x Miss Barcelona (6th Nat. Barcelona).
Lot 03, B22-3076127, New Barcelona Boy
Direct grandson of the world-famous Magic Barcelona, winner of 1st Nat. Barcelona 2015.
Lot 04, B20-3122118, IKA Junior
Breeding material of the highest level. Son of 9th Internat. St. Vincent x daughter IKA (1st Internat. Soustons).
Lot 05, B23-3058045, Grandchild Prins Barcelona
From the legendary Prins Barcelona line (7th Nat. Barcelona), known worldwide for extreme endurance during headwinds.
Lot 06, B23-3058022, Son Darco 17
Direct son of the current main breeder Darco 17. This is the bloodline currently dominating the Peiren loft.
Lot 07, B23-3058058, Grandchild Magic Barcelona
Intensely inbred to the very best. Grandson of the 1st National Barcelona winner.
Lot 08, B22-3076135, Special Blue
Exceptional hen. Bred from a son of Darco 17 x a daughter of the 1st Nat. St. Vincent.
Lot 09, B22-3076136, Brother Special Blue
Full brother to Lot 08. The perfect double injection of the St. Vincent and Darco bloodlines.
Lot 10, B23-3058012, Grandson Diplomaat
Carrier of the heavy genes of the Diplomaat line, the backbone of the successes in Zedelgem for twenty years.
Lot 11, B21-3045233, Double Barcelona Blood
Intense linebreeding to the best Barcelona racers. Specifically bred for distances exceeding 1,100 kilometers.
Lot 12, B23-3058044, Sister Blue Darco Boy
Full sister to Lot 01. A blue-blooded hen from the Darco 17 dynasty.
Lot 13, B21-3045238, Grandson 1st Nat. Brive
Direct descendant of the legendary winner of 1st Nat. Brive 2004. Pure power for tough weather conditions.
Lot 14, B22-3076150, Daughter Blue Final
Bred from successful One Loft Race lines crossed with the original Peiren long-distance foundation.
Lot 15, B23-3058092, Grandchild St. Vincent
From the line that won 1st Nat. St. Vincent in 2019. Represents modern speed in marathon racing.
Lot 16, B22-3076101, Iron Lady Peiren
A robust hen from the old Stichelbaut/Vanhee foundation on which Peiren established his worldwide reputation.
Lot 17, B21-3045250, Son Magic Barcelona Line
Closely related to the Barcelona winner of 2015. The ultimate goal for any marathon breeder.
Lot 18, B23-3058099, Last Chance Darco
The final opportunity in this selection to acquire a grandchild of the legendary Darco 17.
Why You Must Act Now
Opportunities like this are rare. Noël Peiren is the architect of a strain that is virtually insensitive to disease and setback. These pigeons are not bred for show; they are bred to survive and to win.
Noël does not share his secrets often, and his pigeons come onto the market only sparingly. Whether you are looking for that one foundation sire to help your colony advance for decades, or for the perfect cross for your current long-distance team: this is the moment.
View the full auction here: Amazing Wings – Auction Noël Peiren
Auctions Ends: Sunday January 24 / 140:00
Do not miss your appointment with the future. Bring the indestructible power of Noël Peiren to your own loft.
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
