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 2022-2023 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours. I just looked at the 1069 pictures and 143 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 84 pictures and 26 videos to be the Best pictures and videos for the 2022-2023 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), and Jim Conway (1). All best pictures selected were submitted by Bernie Walsh (69), Dave Thompson (14), and Jim Conway (1) for a total of 84 Best pictures. All best videos selected were submitted by Dave Thompson (26). Thanks guys for yor assistance, and I hope you will all continue to take pictures and videos next season.
Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 30, 2022:
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VIDEO: 'Horsepower'(0:33) - by Dave Thompson
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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 06, 2022:
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Hooters of Somerset, Smerset, NJ, Nov. 13 2022:
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VIDEO: 'Parking sometomes is a problem.'(1:00) - by Dave Thompson
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De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 20, 2022:
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VIDEO: 'Wait for brightness.'(0:57) - by Dave Thompson
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Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 27, 2022:
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Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 04, 2022:
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VIDEO: 'Inside Chatter'(0:37) - by Dave Thompson
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O' Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 11, 2022:
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The Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders year-round.' Photo by Jim Conway, Polar Bear Chairman. |
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P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 18, 2022:
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VIDEO: 'Parking Together'(0:57) - by Dave Thompson
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Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Jan. 08, 2023:
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- photo by Dave Thompson |
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VIDEO: 'Full House'(0:47) - by Dave Thompson
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Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.15, 2023:
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Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.22, 2023:
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VIDEO: Warming up(0:58) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Looking for a break in the traffic(0:59) - by Dave Thompson
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Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 29, 2023:
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Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Feb. 05, 2023:
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The Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb 12, 2023:
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The Exchange, Rockaway, NJ, Feb. 19, 2023:
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VIDEO: Cars and motorcycles together(0:34) - by Dave Thompson
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TThe Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 26, 2023:
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Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Mar. 05, 2023:
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Video: 'Five wait for a gap.'(0:52) -
by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Chatter'(0:43) -
by Dave Thompson
Video: 'Where the food and drinks are'(0:25) -
by Dave Thompson
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Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 12, 2023:
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VIDEO: The bike with the flag pole(0:43) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Upstairs dining(0:47) - by Dave Thompson
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Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ on March 19, 2023:
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Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 26, 2023:
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VIDEO: 'Baloons for the kids'(0:59) -
by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 'Parking with a view'(0:27) -
by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 'Follow that trailer'(0:59) -
by Dave Thompson
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The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Apr. 02, 2023:
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VIDEO: Not for novices(0:38) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Eating and talking(0:37) - by Dave Thompson
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Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 16, 2023:
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VIDEO: The destination(0:28) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 2 bikes not made by Harley-Davidson.(0:25) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Picture taking slows the group.(1:00 - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 3 2-up riders enter.(0:24) - by Dave Thompson
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Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Apr. 23, 2023:
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- photo by Dave Thompson |
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VIDEO: 2 groups enter.(0:53) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: The lineup(0:32) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 7 enter with flags(1:00) - by Dave Thompson
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Best Pictures from Past Seasons:
Best Pictures of the 2021-2022 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.
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.
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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