History of the Zuhrah Cycle Corps
The Zuhrah Cycle Corps was originated in the Spring of 1953. The man with the idea was Potentate Edward H. Hildebrand, now know as the "Father of the Cycle Corps". The Idea of the formation of such a unit was so popular that members from the other units expressed an immediate interest in joining this exciting new unit.
When twenty member had been accumulated, with varying degrees of experience and riding skills, the unit brought 1954 model "Zundapp" motorcycles made in Germany. After a lot of hard work and practice, the unit appeared at the Midwest Shrine Convention held in Minneapolis in the Fall of 1953.
The Corps now has twenty riding members and since 1956 they have been using identical full-sized Harley Davidson motorcycles. The Corps is capable of putting $380,000 worth of equipment on the street for one of their memorable performances.
The precision riding and dazzling formation maneuvers have thrilled many audiences both near and far. Since 1953, the Cycle Corps has performed all over the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico, in cities such as Denver, Detroit, Chicago, Las Vegas, Winnipeg, Acapulco, and Mexico City. It is a close knit unit and each member relies on the other's skill and dedication to riding in the intricate formations that make this units parade appearances so popular.
Zuhrah Cycle Corps, Minneapolis Aquatennial 1954
