Father and son duo from Terneuzen continue their reign as legends of Dutch one-day long distance racing.
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the skies above Vivonne, France opened for a thrilling one-day long distance pigeon race. A total of 1,681 pigeons were released at 08:00 AM, facing a challenging course of 606 kilometers with a steady southwest wind.
And once again, it was the unbeatable combination of Gebr. Scheele from Terneuzen who stole the show. Their top hen, NL22-2207203, raced home at a stunning speed of 1,351.798 m/min, arriving at 15:28:21 — clinching a clear and dominant 1st place victory.
Don’t Be Fooled by the Name — It’s Father and Son Excellence
While their name may suggest two brothers, the legendary “Gebr. Scheele” actually refers to the renowned father and son team of Adriaan and Jaap Scheele. Together, they have been a dominant force in Dutch pigeon racing for decades — particularly on the one-day long distance races.
Their record speaks for itself:
- 🏆 7x Champion of the Golden Division of Fondclub Zuid Nederland in just 10 years
- 🥇 2017: 1st NPO wins on Limoges and La Souterraine
- 🚀 2018: No fewer than 5 NPO/provincial victories
- 🐦 2019: “Rico” and “Pink” dominated the national scene with multiple Top 10 ace-pigeon rankings
- 💣 2020: “Drum”, “Adriaan”, and “Roos” scored 3 NPO/provincial victories
This is not a loft that gets lucky — this is a dynasty built on knowledge, passion, and consistency.
Masterclass from the Champions: 13 out of 20 in the Prizes!
The 1st place was just the tip of the iceberg.
Gebr. Scheele delivered a world-class loft result with:
- 13 prize cards out of 20 pigeons entered – a powerful 65% prize ratio
- Multiple top placements:
1st, 39th, 42nd, 58th, 66th, 107th, 166th, 242nd, 277th, 285th, 412th, 418th, 485th
These results are not only dominant — they’re surgical. When you fly like this, you don’t just win… you redefine what’s possible.
Strong Field, But One Name Rose Above Them All
The competition was fierce, and the Top 10 featured many elite names:
- Junior van Beveren (Nieuw-Namen) scored 7 prizes from 15 entries, including 2nd, 5th, 56th, 57th
- L. Goedegebure finished 3rd with 4 out of 6 prizes
- Gebr. Dekker (Vogelwaarde) had 13 prizes from 22 and won multiple category series: S2, S3, and S4
- Other top names: Comb. de Boeij & Zn, Danny de Voogd (7 out of 7!), Rien Fonteijne, A. Thijs & Zn, Jos Looijer, Cees Schroevers
But above them all? Adriaan & Jaap Scheele.
Race Overview – Vivonne, June 8, 2025
- 📍 Release Point: Vivonne, France
- 📏 Distance: 606 km to Terneuzen
- 🕗 Release Time: 08:00 AM
- 🐦 Competing Pigeons: 1,681
- 🌤️ Weather: Sunny with southwest wind
- 🏁 Winning Speed: 1,351.798 m/min
A Loft Built on Legacy and Laser Precision
The magic of Gebr. Scheele lies in their rare ability to blend heritage and modern science. Their birds are bred from performance, their methods refined by experience, and their loft runs with surgical precision.
And above all, they never lose the heart and soul of the sport. Talk to Adriaan or Jaap, and you’ll feel their love for pigeons, their respect for nature, and their unwavering drive to improve.
In a sport where many dream of success, Gebr. Scheele simply keep delivering.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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