Riders posses no special physical characteristics, though some work out to keep in shape. New riders spend one year as rookies, riding in drills and progressing to stunts at the close of that year, they are either voted onto the team or asked to ride another rookie year. Perspective riders must be sponsored by a team member and have to own and maintain their own motorcycles. All bikes are stock except for the handlebars, which are late-50's Flanders, these great old bikes are sturdy and stable enough to bear the weight of multiple riders. There are 74" and 80" VL's, UL's, and 45's, and 61" and 74" Knuckleheads. The oldest is a 1930 VL and the newest a 1949 45 CI.
We still ride vintage Harleys of the 30's and 40's. They disbanded temporarily during World War II, since many members were young men who went to serve their country, and reorganized in the spring of 1946. Thus, the name "Seattle Cossacks" was coined.įormal practices began and by the end of 1938 the group was well-known in the Seattle area. By April they had a formal organization and a set of by-laws that included "to entertain and promote the positive image of motorcycling" (the emphasis on Promoting rider safety came later) but what to call themselves? Russia's cavalry members, the Cossacks, were known the world over for their masterful horsemanship, and bikes were often called "Iron Horses" in those days. The first organizational meeting took place in January 1938 with a group of Seattle racers, riders, delivery personnel, business men, and other interested folks. It began in the 30's with a group of racers and hill climbers who developed stunts to entertain themselves between events entertaining fans came later. The stunts, motorcycles (and the applause) have been going on for more than 75 years. How can they do that on motorcycles? The crowd bursts into cheers and applause as the team glides past. No ropes, no props, no skyhooks, no gimmicks-they just climb. Wherever the Seattle Cossacks ride, people watch and wonder in fascination, waiting for the next man to climb higher. Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team
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