583 back.
Although I think any decent pigeon should fly70 miles with no problem, we do not know the circumstances which stop them doing so.
There is present day technology that would enable one to see just where the pigeons go wrong, and where they end up, but hey it may put the commercial boys out of business and no need to buy their cast offs etc;
The RPRA have done nothing for over 60 years in the best interests of the sport and it's members.
Just happy to have cosy meetings and good weekends, like an old boys club.
I blame the fanciers for letting them get away with it.
Regards.