Helmond – May 31, 2025. What a phenomenal performance by the dynamic duo Kimmenade-Verbakel in the CC Eindhoven race from Sens! Competing against 1,438 pigeons, they didn’t just win – they dominated. Their first signed pigeon, a lightning-fast hen, smashed the clock with the fastest speed in the entire competition zone!
And that’s not all… this isn’t just any hen – she’s a proven front-runner with multiple top prizes already to her name. This time, she cemented her status as a true champion, flying with precision, purpose, and passion.
👊 From Struggles to Stardom – Meet the Men Behind the Magic
Johan van de Kimmenade and his cousin Dirk Verbakel have truly raced their way into the spotlight. Their partnership only began in 2000, and those early years weren’t easy. Johan recalls:
“We weren’t getting the results, and I’m quite fanatical. Something had to change. We wanted to shine on the one-day long-distance races, but also compete year-round – so we went in search of all-rounders… pigeons that can win from 100 to 700 kilometers.”
And win they did.
What sets them apart? They’re not seduced by big names or ‘pure’ strains. Johan says it best:
“I don’t care about pedigrees. All I care about is hearing the clock beep. Our best pigeons were often the cheapest – bought from local fanciers nearby. We don’t believe in fairy tales. We believe in results.”
Their goal today? To become ‘Best Fancier WHZB’ – and this result shows they’re well on track!
🥇 Top Performance by a Top Hen
- Pigeon: NL23-4022857
- Loft: Kimmenade-Verbakel (Helmond)
- Distance: 400.867 km
- Arrival Time: 12:13:09
- Speed: 1,415.739 m/min (approx. 84.94 km/h)
- Position on entry list: 1st signed pigeon – she delivered!
- Entered: 23 pigeons
- Prizes won: 10
- Prize percentage: 43%
- Race start: 07:30 AM from Sens
- Weather: Mildly cloudy with a supportive southwesterly breeze – ideal racing conditions
This result is no fluke. This was a mission, and their hen was on a mission to win.
🔥 Racing Summary – Sens, May 31
- Total pigeons: 1,438
- Distance: 400.867 km
- Release time: 07:30 AM
- Weather: Light cloud cover with tailwind support
- Top speed: 1,415.739 m/min
- Winning pigeon: Hen, 1st signed, with multiple top results
💎 Stat Highlights
- 1st Prize – CC Eindhoven against 1,438 pigeons
- Fastest pigeon of the entire race
- 1st signed pigeon performed exactly as planned
- Leads the Midfond pigeon championship with 3,832.9 points
- 1st place in “Best Fancier Aangewezen” with 6,827.2 points
- 22nd place in the CC Eindhoven Grandmaster ranking – with just 23 entries!
❤️ A Passion That Delivers
There’s something undeniably special about a pigeon clocking in first, and it being your first signed bird. That kind of precision doesn’t come from luck – it comes from vision, planning, and relentless passion. And that’s exactly what defines Kimmenade-Verbakel.
They’re not chasing names – they’re chasing victory. And today, they caught it with both hands.
🚨 Final Word from the Pigeon Boss
When your 1st signed pigeon leads over 1,400 birds with the fastest time of the day, you’re not just good – you’re exceptional. Kimmenade-Verbakel are proof that authentic, hard-working pigeon fanciers still rule the skies. No fancy bloodlines, no marketing hype – just pure results.
Keep your eyes on this duo. Their best chapters are yet to be written.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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