The Roger Lowe Roadshow

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🕊️ The Roger Lowe Roadshow Rolls On!

(This is a rewritten feature based on information published in The Homing World Stud Book, 2019)

The 2018 season was another outstanding year for Roger Lowe of Caversham, one of the UK’s most respected and successful pigeon fanciers. After a challenging season faced by fanciers across the country, Roger’s dedication and love for the sport once again delivered superb results — including two 1st Open National wins and several major Section positions.

Channel racing remains Roger’s main passion, competing up to 450 miles with the NFC, BICC, BBC, and Classic Clubs. He often acknowledges the hardworking fanciers and officials who give up their own racing ambitions to keep these great organisations running — a contribution that benefits the entire fancy.

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🏆 Highlights of the 2018 Season

Roger’s first National win of the year came from Coutances, a 169-mile flight to his Reading loft with the British Barcelona Club. Out of 2,726 birds entered by 276 members, Roger’s team achieved an exceptional performance, taking 1st, 3rd, 16th, and 25th Open.

The winner, Fast As Lightning, was bred from Lou Wouters bloodlines obtained through Roger’s good friend Sheldon Leonard of Ireland and paired to The O2, a double granddaughter of My Little Diamond, herself a 1st Open BICC Guernsey winner.

His second National success came from Sigogne, where The Main Son — a direct son of The Main Man, who was 3rd and 2nd Open NFC Saintes in 2011 and 2012 — claimed 1st Open NFC. Once again, the bloodline of My Little Diamond proved central to Roger’s success.

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🧬 The Strength of a Foundation Line

By this point, around 75% of Roger’s family descended from My Little Diamond, a true foundation hen and one of his most valuable breeders. Her bloodlines have continued to produce winners for Roger and many others.

Through meticulous breeding records and thoughtful pairing, Roger has refined his family year after year. Recently, he introduced Jan Hooymans “Harry” blood, known for middle-distance success — aiming to keep his line vigorous while retaining the winning qualities of his core family.

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🏠 Lofts and Systems

At his Caversham lofts, Roger now houses ten National and Classic winners in his breeding section. He races both cocks and hens on total widowhood, with his young birds divided between darkness and natural systems — a combination that keeps him fully engaged throughout the season.

His lofts reflect years of careful planning and experience, providing an ideal environment for breeding and training some of the finest racing pigeons in the country.

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💬 Dedication and Friendship

Beyond his racing achievements, Roger is well known for his enthusiasm and generosity within the fancy. He enjoys the social side of the sport as much as the competition itself and values the friendships built over many years. The show and presentation evenings are always highlights of his calendar.

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🙏 Acknowledgement

This post is a rewrite based on information from The Homing World Stud Book 2019, in which Roger Lowe reflected on a fantastic and hard-fought 2018 season.

With continued success, outstanding pigeons, and a passion that never fades, the Roger Lowe Roadshow truly rolls on — with many more great seasons still to come. 🏁