No fluff. No filters. No hidden agendas. I bring you the raw, unfiltered reality of our beloved sport. From the true champions in the sky to the heartwarming stories behind the loft doors — every feathered tale is worth telling. Because racing pigeons isn't just a hobby... It's a way of life. A global passion. The purest form of competitive sport on wings. Here, you’ll find only the best:
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Jan de Wijs (The Pigeon Boss)
Bas Strijbosch and Wout Spierings — known together as Strijbosch-Spierings — delivered one of the most impressive performances of the 2025 season. On the NPO race from Toury (28 June) they didn’t just win… they crushed the competition with a sensational 1st and 2nd prize against 2,764 pigeons!
Today is the day. The start of the second international showdown of the season: AGEN 2025! Early this morning, no less than 26,796 pigeons were released from the South of France. A monumental field made up of birds from:
Saturday, June 21st, 2025. A date that deserves a special place in the annals of European pigeon racing. While thousands of fanciers were watching the skies in anticipation, something remarkable was unfolding in the city of ’s-Hertogenbosch. On two completely different races — one short distance and one day-long test of endurance — Team van Oss proved why they are no ordinary loft, but a rising powerhouse in Dutch pigeon racing.
The first international marathon of 2025 delivered fireworks. And no one shone brighter than Jan Grootoonk from Bant, who claimed 1st National Pau with his brilliant hen FLEUR — a petite powerhouse with pedigree, performance and purpose.
Once again, Richard van den Bos from Stad aan ’t Haringvliet makes headlines in Dutch pigeon racing. On June 21, 2025, during the demanding race from Lamotte-Beuvron (487 km) against 4,381 pigeons in Afdeling 5, his cock NL23-9287637 stormed home first with a velocity of 1302.411 m/min — claiming the 1st prize! What followed was a masterclass in team performance and consistency.
Every now and then, something happens in pigeon sport that stops you in your tracks. A moment that hits you right in the heart. Because someone finally dares to say out loud what so many fanciers have been whispering for years. This week, that moment came when I read the honest and passionate statement from Kris Cleirbaut.
If you want to give your marathon pigeons a natural performance boost, Herbovet Herbobeets is the perfect addition to their diet. This concentrated beet juice is one of the top products for improving endurance and recovery in pigeons. I’ve been using beet juice for years and have seen firsthand how it enhances oxygen efficiency and speeds up recovery after long flights.
Last Wednesday, I loaded up a group of pigeons and drove to Steenbergen for a training toss. Everything seemed perfect — blue skies, a light tailwind, and a basket full of eager wings. But when I got back home, I noticed something was off. Three of the birds didn’t return on time. They came back eventually, but much later than expected, and visibly tired.
Now, most fanciers would chalk it up to a tough day and move on. But here at my loft, every pigeon gets the attention it deserves — not just physically, but mentally too. And believe me, that mental side is massively underestimated in the pigeon sport.
As a pigeon racing enthusiast, I know better than anyone how important proper nutrition is for our feathered athletes. But besides a balanced feeding regimen, grit and minerals are just as essential! Yet, I still see some fanciers paying too little attention to this. That's why today, my Pigeon Boss Tip: never underestimate the importance of grit and minerals!
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