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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 2021-2022 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours. I just looked at the 1036 pictures and 88 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 65 pictures and 38 videos to be the Best pictures and videos for the 2021-2022 Polar Bear Grand Tour season.

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 (24), Dave Thompson (24), Gary Rosen (2), John M. Bittner (2), Jim Conway (2), and Sal "Coach" (1). All best pictures selected were submitted by Bernie Walsh (24), Dave Thompson (24), Jim Conway (2), and John M. Bittner (1). All best videos selected were submitted by Dave Thompson (22) amd Bernie Walsh (1). 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. 31, 2021: 'Bob' - photo by Dave Thompson
Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 31, 2021: 'American Classic' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 31, 2021: 'High on riding' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 31, 2021: 'Black and Yellow' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Horses and carriages'(0:40) - Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 31, 2021 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Beemer waits'(0:22) - Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 31, 2021 by Dave Thompson

Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 07, 2021: 'Dresser Couple' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 07, 2021: 'I've been everywhere.' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 07, 2021: 'Red and white' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Sign-in and eat'(0:25) - Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 07, 2021 by Dave Thompson

The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Blue Boxer' - photo by Dave Thompson
The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Sleek BMW' - photo by Dave Thompson
The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Togetherness' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Tree Shot' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Triumphant rider' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, Nov. 14 2021: 'Rider with a quintet of supporters' - photo by Bernie Walsh

De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021: 'Black Beauty' - photo by Dave Thompson
De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021: 'Can-Am Spyder' - photo by Bernie Walsh
De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021: 'Reading the mileage' - photo by Bernie Walsh
De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021: 'I ride alone.' - photo by Bernie Walsh
De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021: 'Tool Man' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'The sounds of arrival'(0:40) - De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Parking lot activity'(0:52) - De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Conversations'(0:53) - De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 21, 2021 by Dave Thompson

Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021: 'Panhead' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021: 'Older Honda' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021: 'Indian Roadmaster' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021: 'Waiting' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021: 'Trikes are fun.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Looking around'(0:52) - Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Bike checks'(0:31) - Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 28, 2021 by Dave Thompson

Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 05, 2021: 'Colorful' - photo by Dave Thompson

Video: 'Some arrivals'(0:43) - Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 05, 2021 by Dave Thompson

P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 12, 2021: 'Art in motion' - photo by Bernie Walsh
P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 12, 2021: 'It is us.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Wind/bark/scan'(0:29) - P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 12, 2021 by Dave Thompson
Video: '4 enter'(0:32) - P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 12, 2021 by Dave Thompson

O' Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 19, 2021: 'Weekly picture of club members' - photo by Bernie Walsh
O' Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 19, 2021: 'Santa's new ride' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Chatter'(0:27) - O' Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 19, 2021 by Dave Thompson

Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 26, 2021: 'Ape Hangers' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 26, 2021: 'Tall. See video, below' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Scanning'(0:49) - Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Dec. 26, 2021 by Dave Thompson

Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.02, 2022: 'Waiting for a break' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.02, 2022: 'Happiness is ...' - photo by Sal (Coach)

Video: 'Arriving in the rain'(0:50) - Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.02, 20221 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Hi Ed'(0:23) - Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.02, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Baseball'(0:54) - Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.02, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022: 'Watching the lefthand mirror' - photo by Dave Thompson
Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022: 'Indian rider' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Me and my shadow'(0:50) - Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Quick getaway'(0:23) - Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'One departs north, one departs south'(0:54) - Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Harley attracts attention'(0:54) - Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.09, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 16, 2022: 'Gold Wing' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 16, 2022: 'Spyder' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Inside chatter'(0:32) - Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 16, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 23, 2022: 'Trike rider w/rain gear' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 23, 2022: 'Polar Bear white bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 23, 2022: 'Yellow Bike Parking' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 23, 2022: 'More Bucks Co. riders' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 23, 2022: 'Fenderless hand shifter' - photo by Bernie Walsh

The Exchange, Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 30, 2022: 'One of few bikes today' - photo by Jim Conway

Video: 'Lonely'(0:43) - The Exchange, Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 30, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Feb. 06, 2022: 'Turn around ...' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Feb. 06, 2022: '... Nice bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Feb. 06, 2022: 'Another hand shifter' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Group enters'(0:44) - Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Feb. 06, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Red leads the way'(0:43) - Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Feb. 06, 2022 by Dave Thompson

The Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb 13, 2022: 'Often seen here' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'The front'(0:55) - The Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb 13, 2022 by Dave Thompson

The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022: 'Nice use of blue' - photo by Dave Thompson
The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022: 'Don't see many Ducatis in Polar Bear' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022: 'I thought I lost a chrome piece.' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022: 'Polar Bears with our sign.' photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Pat and Donald'(1:00) - The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Polar Bears enjoying the day'(0:57) - The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 20, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Video: 'Hungry polar bears'(0:34) - Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Feb 27, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 06, 2022: 'Patches and a pin' photo by Dave Thompson
Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 06, 2022: 'We've all been there.' - photo by Dave Thompson
Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 06, 2022: 'More of Tool Man' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Lively polar bears'(0:25) - Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 06, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022: 'Black Boxer' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022: 'See how it works' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022: 'Picture Perfect' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022: 'Beautiful trike' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022: 'Blue BMW' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Walking around the parking lot'(1:00) - Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Burgers and a view'(0:57) - Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 20, 2022 by Dave Thompson

The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, March 27, 2022: 'Got my patch' - photo by Bernie Walsh
The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, March 27, 2022: 'Polar bear riding pillion' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Barely off the highway'(1:00) - The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, March 27, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'See that helmet?'(0:48) - The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, March 27, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 03, 2022: 'Protected' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 03, 2022: 'I put her on a pedestal' - photo by Bernie Walsh

Video: 'Unusual place'(0:48) - Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 03, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Grizzly'(0:27) - Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 03, 2022 by Dave Thompson

Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022: 'Red Boxer' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022: 'A Keeper' - photo by Bernie Walsh
Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022: 'A Honda Man' - photo by Gary Rosen

Video: 'The wind is whistling today'(0:44) - Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Group heads ou'(0:56) - Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022 by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Yellow is the new black'(0:29) - Cape May V. F. W., Cape May, NJ, April 10, 2022 by Dave Thompson

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

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.

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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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