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Racing pigeons are one of nature’s near perfect flying machines. They are exceptional navigators. Always finding their way home across towns, cities or anywhere in the country. Racing pigeons are our feathered warrior friends.
Racing pigeons have powerful wings. Airplanes fly at great speed because of rigid wings and powerful engines work together. But racing pigeons are high flying Ferraris. Their super strong frame are like powerful engines. Accelerating from 0 to 50 kph in seconds. Flying non-stop for hundreds of kilometers. A lot of these powerhouse birds are now in the lofts of the members of the Racing Pigeons of Mataasnakahoy (RPM).
Yes, the highly competitive racing tradition is very much alive today in Mataasnakahoy. Lots of loft owners train their racing pigeons. Everyday, they releases the birds from various distances. And every time the racing pigeons races home at great speed. Averaging 80 kilometers an hour.
The RPM upcoming all bird’s race requires birds to be in peak condition. To maintain the pigeons 80 kilometer per hour speed, they must flip their wings 30,000 times. An endurance no human can match. The pigeons muscular chest requires 10 times more oxygen than at rest, so everyone of them has a unique respiratory system. Pushing oxygen in and out of their lungs to oxygenate their muscles. High octane energy to sustain their muscles. In Mataasnakahoy, RPM racing pigeons are the master flyers of the sky.
Racing pigeons do what they do best… Fly.
And here in Mataasnakahoy, our racing pigeons fly high at great speed towards home!
RPM is all set to go to the extremes by making plans for an open sprint race event this coming June 05, 2011. More than 100 birds will be loaded for the race and around 30 loft owners will compete for the championship prize. The event is organized by RPM Honorary Adviser Edgar Pili, Officer-In-Charge – Gie Galicia and RPM Race Event Organizer – Niel Recinto.
