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Jan de Wijs, The Real Pigeon Boss
In the fast-paced world of modern pigeon racing, precision is everything. One thousandth of a second can be the difference between first and forgotten. That’s why I — the Pigeon Boss — fully endorse and personally recommend the most advanced, reliable, and fancier-friendly timing system on the planet: the Benzing M3.
On Saturday, June 14th, 2025, the Dutch pigeon sport witnessed yet another masterclass performance. In a challenging mid-distance race from Brienne La Vieille (358.857 km), released at 06:45 under warm and mildly overcast skies, it was Team vd Pasch that once again rose above the competition.
There are races. And then there’s St. Vincent — the Queen’s Race. A race that doesn’t just crown winners, but immortalizes legacies. On Sunday, June 15th, 2025, the Dutch pigeon sport witnessed a defining moment. Against 10,263 of the toughest marathon pigeons in the land, it was Comb. de Jong who soared above them all. With only four pigeons entered, he conquered the most prestigious race of the season with a brilliant hen bred in co-partnership with Mike Dijk.
The first morning liberation of the ZLU season is always something special... PAU – the classic among classics – marks the beginning of the long-distance season that many fanciers prepare for months in advance. In 2025, we’re ready once again, and with 11,906 pigeons entered, we’re set for another heroic challenge heading north!
On June 8th, 2025, 2,258 pigeons were released at 3:00 PM in Ruffec, France, for a challenging NPO long-distance race in Afdeling 11 (Friesland). Clear skies, warm conditions, and a light north wind set the stage for an overnight battle of stamina and orientation. And true to form, it was Jan Grootoonk from Bant who stole the spotlight again.
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Today in Belgium, the hot topic isn’t the weather, not a national win, not even a top auction. No… They’re arguing about water bowls. One or two per basket? As the Pigeon Boss, I watched this debate unfold and thought: Are we seriously debating something this obvious?
Middelburg, Netherlands – June 14, 2025 — Under a challenging headwind and over a distance of nearly 290 kilometers from Pointoise (Cormeil), only the best-prepared teams would rise to the top. And that’s exactly what Team Houmes A. & Zn. from Middelburg did — not just winning 1st prize, but also taking 2nd prize against 4,462 pigeons in Afdeling 1 Zeeland.
On Monday, June 9th, 2025, the stage was set for the national race from Valence — a true classic for the marathon specialists. At 06:30 sharp, 3,852 old birds were released under clear skies with a light northern wind. What followed was a grueling contest where preparation, experience, and bloodlines made the difference. And once again, they stood tall: Rans Jeroen & Stijn from Wijgmaal — the undisputed marathon masters — who crowned themselves National Winners of Valence 2025 with their phenomenal cock BE21-2073744 “Special Frans 744”!
In the sport of pigeon racing, everything revolves around timing, preparation, and above all: respect. Respect for our pigeons. Respect for the sport. And respect for the circumstances in which we ask our birds to perform.
Châteaudun 2025 will go down in the books! The fanciers Derksen & van de Keuken from Almelo once again proved why they are considered among the finest one-day long distance specialists in the Netherlands. In a tough mid-distance race from Châteaudun (607.5 km), with 3,586 pigeons competing from 394 fanciers, they achieved a sensational result: 1st, 2nd, 4th and 9th positions, plus 23 prizes from 39 entries, resulting in an outstanding 58.97% prize ratio.
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.
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On Saturday, June 8th, 2025, the skies above Vivonne were crisp and clear. At exactly 08:00 AM, Section 2 Brabant 2000 released 1,699 pigeons for a demanding 670-kilometer race. And once again, one name towered above the rest:
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!
Pure pigeon sport magic. What happened on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, was nothing short of epic. In the early morning, at 06:40, the pigeons were released from Pontoise (Cormeil) under clear skies. Over 22,000 winged warriors set their course toward the Netherlands — but only one pigeon tore through the skies and crossed the finish line first…
After weeks of turbulent weather and postponed races, the skies finally cleared on Friday, May 31st, 2025. The national Limoges race—moved up a day due to Saturday’s poor forecast—turned into a spectacular triumph for the powerhouse tandem Van Elsacker – Jepsen from Schilde.
On May 31st, 2025, the race from Melun Andrezel in Section 7 Region Z3 was more than just another flight. It was a spectacle. Against 1,450 pigeons, Team Hooymans NL from Wijk en Aalburg claimed 1st place with an outstanding performance and a top bird clocking an impressive 1,354 meters per minute.
