WITHOUT LIMITS
TEN YEARS OF TARBES
ICON OF THE SPORT – JIM BISS Jim Biss – Without Limits – The Ultimate Icon Written by Lee Fribbins – Editor of The Racing Pigeon, Racing Pictorial International
The epitome of distance racing in the United Kingdom for many is the Tarbes/Pau Grand National event. As editor of the Racing Pigeon Weekly and Racing Pigeon Pictorial International, I have been able to get a real insight in to the dedication and commitment of the fanciers that year after year strive to succeed from this race and win the ‘Holy Grail’. It is certainly not for the faint hearted and for those few each year that reach the pinnacle of success awaits a treasure trove of being presented with the biggest haul of silverware that can be won from any race in the country. The National Flying Club is steeped in over 100 years of history and proudly holds this most prestigious of premier events at the centre of its racing core. As you will see from this book, the Grand National is not just a
Jim Biss was one of if not the greatest fanciers to have ever graced our shores. The sport of pigeon racing in the UK had in Jim Biss an extraordinary talent that made him certainly one of the Ultimate Icons of his generation but also one of the greatest exponents in Europe of all time. Jim was one of those fanciers that didn’t just get a performance a season that for many would be once in a life time that those fanciers would be proud of but created a team of pigeons that achieved results many could only dream of on a week after week basis and season after season. * 1st, 2nd and 7th Pau Grand National in 1993. * The famous ‘Champion Natrix’ winning Marseille BICC National an incredible three years running. * 25x1st Nationals at middle/long distance events, 17x2nd National and 19x3rd National. * Kings Cup from Pau plus 12x1st Section NFC and 4x1st Open Midland NFC.
* 1976-1984 alone he won a staggering 9x1st
race; it’s a way of life. The trials, the tribulations the relentless pursuit of achieving the ultimate success combined with dedication, commitment and some of the finest performances by our pigeon racing athletes in the world makes this the race of all races. I hope by reading this book you will find it an informative guide with a look at the different loft designs, motivation techniques, training and racing methods as well as the strains of pigeons that are achieving special performances and some of the incredible individual multi performing pigeons. You will also find detailed feeding and supplement systems that are used to help fuel these birds to fly with vigour for up to fifteen hours a day in warm temperatures, head winds and then the English Channel that awaits before the home straight of a race ranging in distances from 550-750 miles for most. You will also meet the incredible characters that master this distance that I can only say have been an privilege to read, interview and write about. Strap yourselves in and get ready, as over the past decade this race has been a rollercoaster of a ride. It has had its highs and certainly has its lows but as pigeons fanciers we would expect nothing else from this Grand National would we. Congratulations to all the deserved winners and for those that dare to dream, remember dreams do come true. Lee Fribbins
National, 6x2nd National and 7x3rd National. * Winner of the coveted British Marathon three years in a row.
In this book I take a look at Jim’s life, his racing methods, his lofts and the infamous pigeons that made him a household name with descendants of his fine team still winning around the world today. A true gentleman and Icon of the sport.
RACING YOUNG BIRDS
Beautifully illustrated hardback book in full colour – 150 pages The third book in the Without Limits series written by renowned Champion Flyer, Pigeon Health Specialist and The Racing Pigeon and Racing Pigeon Pictorial International Editor, Lee Fribbins. This book looks at the system and racing of young birds to win. ***** Best pigeon books I've ever read and I've read a few! ***** ***** Top Read ***** ***** Well pleased...I've started winning! ***** ***** Great books for anyone to understand the feeding of sprint birds *****
Other books in the Without Limits Series… Racing Hens and Racing Cocks
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