Polar Bear Grand Tour - Best Pictures and Videos of the 2020-2021 Season

By Walter F. Kern

The Polar Bear Grand Tour consists of 550 motorcycle riders who ride their motorcycles throughout the winter season each Sunday to points within NJ, NY, PA, CT, and DE. These polar bear riders have nothing to do with the other polar bears who are often found in the water in groups for special occasions.

We present here a gallery of the best Polar Bear Grand Tour motorcycle pictures and videos for the 2020-2021 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours. I just looked at the nearly 1000 pictures and 50 videos published during the season and picked what I liked best—whatever caught my eye or I thought was different or offbeat. The pictures and videos are ordered by run. I selected 40 pictures and 21 videos.

All of these pictures and videos were taken by guest Polar Bear rider-photographers, since I spent all the season in Florida. I did do all the processing of the pictures and videos and the management of the website remotely from Florida. Also, all the captions presented below were done by me.

I want to publicly thank the Polar Bear rider-photographers who took pictures and videos for me this season. They were (including runs covered): Bernie Walsh (21), Dave Thompson (20), John M. Bittner (6), Mike Dolan (5), and Jim Conway (4). All best pictures selected were submitted by Bernie Walsh (34), Dave Thompson (3), Jim Conway (2), and John M. Bittner (1). All best videos selected were submitted by Dave Thompson (21). Thanks guys for your assistance, and I hope you will all continue to take pictures and videos next season.

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 25, 2020: Rune - photo by Bernie Walsh

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 25, 2020: Our Banner - photo by Bernie Walsh

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 25, 2020: Flag Trio - photo by Bernie Walsh

The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 8, 2020: Did you find it? - photo by Bernie Walsh

The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 8, 2020: World traveler - photo by Bernie Walsh

The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 8, 2020: Harley couple - photo by Bernie Walsh

The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 8, 2020: Buck's County H.O.G.s - photo by John M. Bittner

De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 15, 2020: Dog resting - photo by Bernie Walsh

De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 15, 2020 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:42): Invasion

De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 15, 2020 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:31): Leaving

Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 22, 2020: Mobile Sign-in - photo by Dave Thompson

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020: Toys will fill the trailer - photo by Dave Thompson

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020: Toys for the children - photo by Jim Conway

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020,- Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:18): It's a whole world out here.

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020,- Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:39): Big Group

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020,- Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:27): Sign-In

O'Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 13, 2020,- Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:23): Santa's parade

Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 20, 2020: Snow - photo by Bernie Walsh

Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 27, 2020: Triumph trike - photo by Bernie Walsh

Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 27, 2020: Black & white Triumph - photo by Bernie Walsh

Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY, Dec. 27, 2020: Masked couple - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: Harley trike - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: A color easy to find- photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: Ready to move out? - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: My Harley - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: Ask me what's in the red box. - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021: Eligance - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Smile, you're all riding Harleys. - photo by Bernie Walsh

Woody's Roadside TavernThe - Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 17, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:55): Big group

The Exchange - Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 24, 2021: Elderly BMW - photo by Gary Bernie Walsh

The Exchange - Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 24, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:27): Big group

The Exchange - Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 24, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:30): Street and porch

Sweetwater Marina - Sweetwater, NJ, Jan. 31, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:23): Sweetwater

Sweetwater Marina - Sweetwater, NJ, Jan. 31, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:30): 11 arrive

Sweetwater Marina - Sweetwater, NJ, Jan. 31, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:20): Bye bye

Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 14, 2021: 2 guys - photo by Jim Conway

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: Snow! - photo by Dave Thompson

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: 2021 schedule - photo by Bernie Walsh

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: Old BMW - photo by Bernie Walsh

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: With a sidecar too - photo by Bernie Walsh

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: Snow people - photo by Bernie Walsh

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021: Got my patch - photo by Bernie Walsh

Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb. 21, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:29): With outstretched arms ...

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Feb. 28, 2021: Good thing I have my red box - photo by Bernie Walsh

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Feb. 28, 2021: Go-anywhere bike - photo by Bernie Walsh

Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, Feb. 28, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:38): Mostly snowpiles

Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 7, 2021: Owner's manual - photo by Bernie Walsh

Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 7, 2021: Sign-in Staff - photo by Bernie Walsh

Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 7, 2021: Circle confusion - photo by Bernie Walsh

Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, Mar. 7, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:51): Circular formation

Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 14, 2021: Indian - photo by Bernie Walsh

Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 14, 2021: Lunchroom group - photo by Bernie Walsh

Brian's Harley-Davidson, Langhorne, PA, Mar. 14, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:24): Upstairs lunchroom

Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 21, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:36): Scenic overlook

Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 21, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:39): Big group

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021: Animal - photo by Bernie Walsh

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021: Old Honda - photo by Bernie Walsh

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021: Spyder - photo by Bernie Walsh

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:27): Nice Honda

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:26): Hello Bernie

Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Apr. 11, 2021 - Dave Thompson Video on YouTube (0:23): I've got twins

Best Pictures from Previous Seasons:

Best Pictures of the 2019-2020 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2018-2019 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2015-2016 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2014-2015 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2013-2014 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2012-2013 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

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