The Seattle Cossacks

The Seattle Cossacks is a motorcycle drill team that originated around Seattle. The group was originally a number of racers and hikers who did it to entertain themselves. Their first organized meeting was January of 1938 and their first performance was in April of the same year. They separated shortly during World War Two, because most of the members were young men who left to defend their country. After the war was over, the team regrouped in the spring of 1946. They called themselves the Cossacks, because the Russian Cossacks were known for their masterful horseback riding.
The Seattle Cossacks are known for their magnificent skill of motorcycle stunts. They do this without ropes or wires or illusions, just raw talent. They are the last group of old school motorcycle stunt groups. They perform in everything from small town festivals to World Fairs. They perform twenty to thirty shows a year. They ride Harley-Davidsons that range from a 1930 VL to 1949 45 CI. The current members ages are from 27 years old to 74 years old. This is a tradition that has been passed down between brothers, fathers, and sons. There have been 141 members, some are performing, some are deceased, and others are unable to ride any longer. One of their members were featured in the TV show “American Pickers”, Season 17 Episode 5, where the Seattle Cossacks were mentioned. They are known for their professional and dangerous stunts, while still keeping themselves and their audiences safe. Their next performance is at the Sky Valley Motorcycle Show in Snohomish, Washington on May 21, 2017. Be sure to see if their next performance is near you.