Due to various circumstances, Geert Beken started the 2023 season later, both with the old and the young pigeons than initially planned. The strong headwind and the form that was only noticeable on the lofts later, Geert decided not to start the season from the start. This choice has had an impact on his performance last season, where Geert can look back with mixed feelings.
Old Pigeons: A Success Story
Geert can be very satisfied with the season with the old pigeons. The old pigeons burst out and experienced almost no problems from the later start of the season. On the contrary, this might have been a good decision. We hear from Geert that this might have been one of his best seasons ever with the old pigeons! Geert achieved several first prizes and top results with his old pigeons, a lover can only be satisfied with that!
Young Pigeons: A Learning Year
As for the young pigeons, Geert did not play a bad season, but starting later with the young pigeons did not deliver the expected result. Geert had expected more from the young pigeons and maybe this was because his young pigeons had less experience than the opposition? Whether Geert will also decide to start later in the coming seasons is still a question, especially since the young pigeons need experience to be able to compete with the best enthusiasts!
Review of Season 2023
But Geert can still be proud of his 2023 season in which he still becomes third general champion United Friends Scherpenheuvel, which is a great achievement! And as we know Geert, he definitely wants to do better in the coming season 2024, you have been warned.
Friday he went down to Scherpenheuvel for the last time to basket his pigeons on the last flight of the season to Scherpenheuvel and clocked the first two places for Claes Luc who clocked the third and fourth prize. This was already a nice conclusion to a beautiful but heavy season 2023!