Polar Bear Grand Tour Best Pictures and Videos
of the 2024-2025 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, 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 2024-2025 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours. I just looked at the 772 pictures and 115 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 96 pictures and 37 videos to be the Best pictures and videos for the 2024-2025 Polar Bear Grand Tour season.

All of these pictures and videos were taken by Polar Bear rider-photographers, Bernie Walsh and Dave Thompson, 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.

All pictures and associated captions are presented in the spirit of good humor as displayed by most motorcyclists. Captions are meant to entertain and never are offered as an insult or reflection on any person, motorcycle, or situation. Any picture and caption may be removed from these displays by contacting me at walter@motorcycleviews.com.

I want to publicly thank the Polar Bear rider-photographers who took pictures and videos for me this season. All Best pictures and videos selected were submitted by Dave amd Bernie. Thanks guys for yor assistance, and I hope you will continue to take pictures and videos next season.

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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 27, 2024:

02: 'Check-In' - photo by Dave Thompson

08:'A hat to remember' - photo by Bernie Walsh

10: 'Indian Princess' - photo by Bernie Walsh

14: 'Camden County, NJ Chapter of HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'Bucks County, PA Chapter of HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 1: Coming and going(0:59)- by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 4: At a standstill(0:59) - by Dave Thompson

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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 03, 2024:

03: 'Lunch after a long ride' - photo by Dave Thompson

08: 'Bucks County, PA HOG Chapter forms up for a picture.' - photo by Dave Thompson

VIDEO: 1: Club picture(0:33) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 2: Many bikes(0:54) - by Dave Thompson

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OMG Burger & Brew, Long Valley, NJ, Nov. 10, 2024:

02: 'A helmet worthy of a picture' - photo by Dave Thompson

08: 'Green and blue without windshields' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'Our banner' - photo by Bernie Walsh

21: '26 riders from the the Bucks County, PA Chapter of HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

24: '5 riders from the Camden County, NJ Chapter of HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 A lot of talkin' goin' on(0:23)- by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 03 Wait, wait, wait ...(0:36) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from OMG Burger & Brew, Nov. 10, 2024

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De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 17, 2024:

02: 'Early Honda' - photo by Dave Thompson

06: 'Follow the leader' - photo by Bernie Walsh

09: 'Bag Man' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Moving out with gusto(0:22) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 11 How to park a large group(0:56) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 13 A Polar Bear beauty!(0:18) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from De Thomasi Inn, , Nov. 17, 2024

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Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 24, 2024:

08: 'Waiting for the rest of the chapter' - photo by Dave Thompson

26: 'Triumphfit on a Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

42: 'Bliss' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Picture time(0:21) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 A whole lot of waitin'(0:46) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 Tempting fate(0:30) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Hillbilly Hall, Nov. 24, 2024

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P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 01, 2024:

02: 'Photo under the trees' - photo by Dave Thompson

07: 'Can-Am 3-wheeler' - photo by Bernie Walsh

08: 'BMW with luggage' - photo by Bernie Walsh

30: 'I just made it before the road was closed.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Inside chatter(0:15) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 02 3-wheelers cross the street.(0:35) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from P. J. Whellhan's, Dec. 01, 2024

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O' Connor's (Toy Drive), Eastampton TWP., NJ, Dec. 08, 2024:

02: 'Not the real Santa' - photo by Dave Thompson

16: 'Polar Bears brought toys for the kids.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Buck's County lineup(0:14) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 BIG group has a BIG parking delay.(0:51) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures fromO' Connor's Dec. 08, 2024

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Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 15, 2024:

02: 'Chili?' - photo by Dave Thompson

22: 'I have a windbreak.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

28: 'Is this a Honda ST trike?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Chatter inside(0:27) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Bike moves towards front door.(0:15) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Montgomeryville Cycle, Dec. 15, 2024

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Mule Barn Tavern - Highlands, NJ, Dec. 22, 2024:

04: 'White bike parking only' - photo by Bernie Walsh

05: 'Orange and black' - photo by Bernie Walsh

07: 'Flagship' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'Ready, Set, GO!' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Mule Barn Tavern, Dec. 22, 2024

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Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Dec.29, 2024:

34: 'It's 5 miles to the next gas station.' - photo by Dave Thonpson

17: 'Follow that rider.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

22: 'I'm putting my rainsuit on.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Lots of bikes'(0:52) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 'Who's going to take a picture of us?'(0:44) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Rhodes North Tavern, Dec.29, 2024

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(EXTRA POINTS) Dale's Chilly Chili Run, Ogdensburg Fire Dept, NJ, Jan. 01, 2025:

11: 'White, Red, and Blue' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'The bikes are ready to go.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

21: 'Old Indian' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'The rest of the bikes await.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

29: 'Those not riding?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Chilly Chili, Jan. 01, 2025

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The Landing, Hillsbourough,TWP, NJ, Jan. 05, 2025:

06: 'Taking a break' - photo by Dave Thonpson

18: 'Chrome Beauty' - photo by Bernie Walsh

29: 'You don't see many yellow bikes.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 03 Stop for single picture(0:58) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Landing, Jan. 05, 2025

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Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 12, 2025:

10: 'Man and Machine' - photo by Bernie Walsh

11: 'Hooch and Helmet' - photo by Bernie Walsh

14: 'Someone has to count the beans.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

20: 'Polar Bears and Suzukis, perfect together' - photo by Bernie Walsh

33: 'Walking down the street' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Victory Brewing Company, Jan. 12, 2025

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The Exchange, Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 26, 2025:

15: 'Group about to make abrupt right turn into The Exchange.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

34: 'Lady in thought' - photo by Bernie Walsh

39: 'A BMW rider' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Cars, bikes, and bears mingle in the snow on a nice day.(0:25) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Hey Dick(0:38) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Exchange, Jan. 26, 2025

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The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 02, 2025:

04: 'Better check the weather to see if I need my raingear.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

12: 'What did Polar Bears do before the smartphone?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

16: 'A study in blue and white' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Big group enters(0:46) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Lighthouse Tavern, Feb. 02, 2025

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Westy, Hamburg, PA, Feb. 09, 2025:

04: 'Inside the Westy' - photo by Dave Thonpson

13: 'I hope my saddlebags will hold this.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

17: 'Yes, we all rode through this snow.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Westy, Feb. 09, 2025.

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Buck Hill Brewery, Blairstown, NJ, Feb. 16, 2025:

04: 'Checking my messages' - photo by Bernie Walsh

07: 'Snow' - photo by Bernie Walsh

09: 'Some came by car; I rode.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

16: 'Polar Bear on a Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Buck Hill Brewery, Feb. 16, 2025

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Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, Feb. 23, 2025:

08: 'Shadows in the snow' - photo by Dave Thonpson

13: 'Indian in the snow' - photo by Bernie Walsh

28: 'Our bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh

32: 'Basic black 3-wheeler' - photo by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Long Valley Pub, Feb. 23, 2025

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Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ on March 02, 2025:

02: 'Blue Knights' - photo by Dave Thompson

26: 'Couple under the Twin Lighthouses' - photo by Bernie Walsh

37: 'Bridge, Bay, Bike, and Bear' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Large group arrives.(1:03) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 03 A 360 degree bridge tour(0:31) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Passing in review(0:44) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Bahr's Landing, March 02, 2025

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Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Mar. 09, 2025:

16: 'Similar to my first new Honda bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh

23: 'Polar Bears enjoying a glimpse of motorcycle history.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'I will protect you.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

28: 'Got my Polar Bear awards for the season.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 05 You have arrived.(0:30) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 12 It's been giving me a problem.(0:34) - by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from Woody's Roadside Tavern, Mar. 09, 2025

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The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 16, 2025:

01: 'Waiting' - photo by Dave Thompson

06: 'Interesting box.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

07: 'Natalie and Jim' - photo by Bernie Walsh

26: 'Longtime Polar Bear on his Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 03 Watch the hill.(0:21) - by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Mar. 16, 2025

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Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, Mar. 23, 2025:

14: 'A yellow BMW' - photo by Bernie Walsh

21: 'Indian with flag' - photo by Bernie Walsh

31: 'Five friends' - photo by Bernie Walsh

32: 'A yellow CAN-AM' - photo by Bernie Walsh

36: 'Indian with fringe' - photo by Bernie Walsh

42: 'One dog of many looking for a home.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 An even bigger group enters.(0:59) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Mar. 23, 2025

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Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 30, 2025:

09: '1925 motorcycle a century old and still running.' - photo by Dave Thompson

12: 'Other side of Woody pictures #16.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'Royal black bike for 2-up use' - photo by Bernie Walsh

23: 'Couple with their Harley' - photo by Bernie Walsh

26: 'Closeup of couple in picture 23, above.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

31: 'Indian Roadmaster' - photo by Bernie Walsh

43: 'Better shot of 1925 bike shown above in picture 09. Also see videos 09 and 12, below' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 06 Big group arrives.(0:54) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 09 Bad video but interesting audio.(0:56)- by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 12 Old is new.(0:38) - by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from the Plumsted Grill, Mar. 30, 2025.

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Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Arr. 06, 2025:

01: 'I got all the awards.' - photo by Dave Thompson

10: 'Is that Bob, our retired former chairman?' - photo by Dave Thompson

14: 'Owner and his striking Harley' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'He's mine.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

24: 'Riders about to leave, when traffic permits.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

35: Bucks County, PA HOG Chapter setting up picture near sign and firetruck at side of building.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Walking around and the Firetruck(0:25) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 02 Wait for the BIG car carrir.(0:23) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 03 Waiting to be safe(1:07) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Apr. 06, 2025

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Best Pictures from Past Seasons:

Best Pictures of the 2023-2024 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

Best Pictures of the 2022-2023 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

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.