Polar Bear Grand Tour Best Pictures and Videos
of the 2025-2026 Season

By Walter F. Kern

SPECIAL NOTICE: I thought I would add a new feature to Best Pictures of the Year, Couples. I wemt through every picture where a guy and a gal had been taken and I placed them in a separate gallery after the last picture in our Best Pictures and Videos. None of these pictures appear in Best Pictures. I hope you enjoy them. See Couples Now

The Polar Bear Grand Tour consists of 150 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 2025-2026 riding season. My definition of "best" is probably different from yours. I just looked at the 638 pictures and 95 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 99 pictures and 41 videos to be the Best pictures and videos for the 2025-2026 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. From time to time it was necesary to ask for help when our regulars could not participate on particular Sundays. Tom Barr, Gary Rosen, and Jim Conway strpped up to take pictures in this situation.

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, Bernie, Gary, Tom, and Jim. Thanks guys for yor assistance, and I hope you will all continue to take pictures and videos next season.

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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 26, 2025:

10: 'Perhaps a new dance step?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'Well protected Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

20: 'Harley-Davidson in blue and white, for sure' - photo by Bernie Walsh

31: 'Sporty BMW' - photo by Dave Thompson

34: 'I might need help.' - photo by Dave Thompson

VIDEO: 03 Big street scene(1:00) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Members communicate(0:32) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Polar Bears and bikes mingle without danger in the street.(1:00) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from Cape May Oct. 26, 2025

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Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, Nov. 02, 2025:

11: 'A friendly wave from the rider of a classy 3-wheeler.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

12: 'Blue twins' - photo by Bernie Walsh

22: 'Sleepy' - photo by Bernie Walsh

25: 'Police Lives Matter' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 03 Passing in review(0:22) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from Irish Eyes Pub Nov. 02, 2025

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OMG Burger & Brew, Long Valley, NJ, Nov. 09, 2025:

03: 'We arrived together.' - photo by Dave Thompson

17: 'The W800 is a modern retro classic Kawasaki based on the original W1. It features W1‑-inspired styling represented by the W on the tank.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'How much?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

24: 'Two Thumbs Up: All is well.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

32: 'Dick's Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Walking through the bikes(0:36) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from OMG Burger & Brew, Nov. 09, 2025

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De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 16, 2025:

11: 'Why did Jim have to be constrained?' - photo by Dave Thompson

24: 'Deluxe and basic' - photo by Bernie Walsh

26: 'Guarding the shaving kit' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'Sport Trike' - photo by Bernie Walsh

37: 'We just wanna have fun.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 03 Take me to our leader.(0:34) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 More leader problems(0:42) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Moving in(0:51) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 Got a mustache(0:36) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 07 Lots of bikes(0:51) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures and videos from De Thomasi Inn, Nov. 16, 2025

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Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 23, 2025:

06: 'I know my name is in there.' - photo by Dave Thompson

16: 'Polar Bears headed to sign-in amd lunch' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'I have leather gloves too.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

19: 'Helmet hair' - photo by Bernie Walsh

21: 'Decorated' - photo by Bernie Walsh

24: 'Southern Cruisers Riding Club' - photo by Bernie Walsh

25: 'Honda Nighthawk' - photo by Bernie Walsh

32: 'Turn left and wind down the road and then turn left.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 No turn on red(0:24) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 02 A BIG group enters.(0:59) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 03 Some levity(0:24) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Blood pressure?(0:31) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Lots of chatter(0:32) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Hillbilly Hall, Nov. 23, 2025

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P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Nov. 30, 2025:

06: 'Watch out for that rock and bush!' - photo by Bernie Walsh

07: 'He made it. See previous picture.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

15: 'H-D trike trunk opens safely to the left.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'Getting ready to ride' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 06 Leaving in the rain(0:37) - by Bernie Walsh
VIDEO: 07 Sidecar with troubles(0:40) - by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from P. J. Whellhan's, Nov. 30, 2025

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O' Connor's (Toy Drive), Eastampton TWP., NJ, Dec. 07, 2025:

01: 'Bags of toys' - photo by Dave Thompson

14: 'Toys for the Children's Hospital' - photo by Dave Thompson

15: 'Santa's helper receives presents for the children.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'Sparkles' - photo by Bernie Walsh

26: 'Santa's helper's BMW' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Pictures by Santa(0:59) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 Lots of action(0:45) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures fromO' Connor's Dec. 07, 2025

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Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 13, 2025:

09: '/7 BMW BOXER' - photo by Bernie Walsh

11: 'CAN AM 3-wheeler' - photo by Bernie Walsh

15: 'Indian Pursuit - photo by Bernie Walsh

16: 'Wired helmet' - photo by Bernie Walsh

25: 'Don't see many Nortons. This one is beautiful.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Spot the yellow bike(0:44) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Montgomeryville Cycle, Dec. 13, 2025

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Mule Barn Tavern - Highlands, NJ, Dec. 21, 2025:

09: 'This sidecar rig even has a polar bear animal 2-up.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

11: 'This member belongs to a club established 89 years ago.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

12: 'Does this BMW have hand shields?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'Frazzled' - photo by Bernie Walsh

31: 'Daddy, Mommie, and three kids' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 We filled the place!(0:59) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Mule Barn Tavern, Dec. 21, 2025

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Characters, CANCELLED - Sloatsburg, NY - Dec. 28, 2025

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The Landing, Hillsbourough,TWP, NJ, Jan. 04, 2026:

07: 'Veitnam Vet owns this stunning red 3-wheeler.' - photo by Dave Thompson

18: 'Ural Gear-Up sidecar' - photo by Bernie Walsh

21: 'Almost everyone is inside.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'Yes, it only has three wheels.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

30: 'This H-D engine has a displacement of 117 cubic inches.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 noisey(0:43) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 3-wheeler backs into snow.(0:32) - by Bernie Walsh

See all pictures from The Landing, Jan. 04, 2026

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Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 11, 2026:

09: 'I just got my Polar Bear Grand Tour patch.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

11: 'Man, what are you looking for?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

15: 'Two women with three onlookers' - photo by Bernie Walsh

17: 'Six Polar Bears waiting and one moving.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Bikes and Polar Bears(0:19) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Victory Brewing Company, Jan. 11, 2026

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Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Jan. 18, 2026:

09: 'My son is in the US Navy.'' - photo by Dave Thompson

11: 'This was the only Polar Bear who came on a bike (that I saw).' - photo by Jim Conway

VIDEO: 01 Polar Bears having a good time inside Woody's(0:42) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Woody's Roadside Tavern, Jan. 18, 2026

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The Exchange, CANCELLED - Rockaway, NJ, Jan. 25, 2026:

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Buck Hill Brewery, Blairstown, NJ, Feb. 01, 2026:

06: 'Motorcycles Only' - photo by Gary Rosen

15: 'Two Thumbs Up' - photo by Gary Rosen

See all pictures from Buck Hill Brewery, Feb. 01, 2026

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The Westy, Hamburg, PA, Feb. 08, 2026:

17: 'One Thumb Up' - photo by Gary Rosen

See all pictures from The Westy, Feb. 08, 2026.

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The Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 15, 2026:

06: 'Three motorcycles await their riders to join this bike and truck.' - photo by Dave Thompson

12: '3-wheeler riders are a friendly bunch.' - photo by Dave Thompson

17: 'I have a problem. See next picture.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

18: 'A repairman is fixing it.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 05 3-wheelers rule.(0:35) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 Patiently waiting(0:25) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Lighthouse Tavern, Feb. 15, 2026

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Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, Feb. 22, 2026:

04: 'Two cold riders' - photo by Dave Thonpson

07: 'Dick and his Triumph' - photo by Bdfnie Walsh

VIDEO: 02 Two arrive and bookend another bike.(0:27) - by Tom Barr

See all pictures from Long Valley Pub, Feb. 22, 2026

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Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ on March 01 2026:

03: 'Sign-In at Bahr's Landing' - photo by Dave Thompson

07: 'One man notices the camera.' - photo by Dave Thompson

18: 'Only one is cold.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

20: 'He has a 60 point pin.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

22: 'He has a Kawasaki. Don't see many of those.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'A Honda CB750K model' - photo by Bernie Walsh

33: 'Group exiting the bridge to enter Bahr's Landing.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

39: 'H-D with a sporty trike body' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 01 Birds fly over Bahr's before Polar Bears arrive.(0:28) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Bahr's Landing, March 01, 2026

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Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove Twn, NJ, March 08, 2026:

12: 'Our leader' - photo by Dave Thompson

19: 'This season's patches' - photo by Dave Thompson

20: 'She is electrified.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

24: 'Camden County, NJ HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

27: 'Bucks County, PA HOG' - photo by Bernie Walsh

35: 'White BMW' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 03 Car trafic whizzes by as two bikes quietly park.(0:50) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Perfect timing(0:29) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Birds tweeting, a horn sounding, people walking, and bikes arriving; ah Spring.(1:02) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 06 Follow the leader(1:00) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Steakouts Homeplate, March 08, 2026

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The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Mar. 15, 2026:

06: 'Now do these four people look like typical bikers?' - photo by Dave Thompson

VIDEO: 01 No-sfop entrance(0:27) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 04 Motorcycles and cars interact.(0:30) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Yellow trike rides shotgun(0:30) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Mar. 15, 2026

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Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, Mar. 22, 2026:

01: 'Ancient Chopper meets modern Motorcycle.' - photo by Dave Thompson

02: 'Definitely an All Star' - photo by Dave Thompson

10: 'H-D since 1903' - photo by Dave Thompson

13: 'I am down in the woods.' - photo by Jim Conway

14: 'Stephen and Nigel found me in the woods and rescued me. All's well and back on the road two hours later. I got a couple of sign-ins at 1:30.' - photo by Jim Conway

VIDEO: 10 Yellow bike enters and passes quartet about to sing?(0:50) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 11 How to back into a parking space(0:41) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from The Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Mar. 22, 2026

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Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Mar. 29, 2026:

11: 'A line of Polar Bears' - photo by Dave Thompson

14: 'Per chance is she a damsel in distress?' - photo by Dave Thompson

22: 'These shoes are made for walking.' - photo by Tom Barr

36: 'Bob' - photo by Tom Barr

42: 'A well decked-out Indian' - photo by Tom Barr

43: 'Striking windshield design' - photo by Tom Barr

VIDEO: 03 Confusion(0:43) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: VIDEO: 09 This is Tom, our new photographer.(0:21) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from the Plumsted Grill, Mar. 29, 2026.

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Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Arr. 12, 2026:

13: 'She got all the awards.' - photo by Tom Barr

14: 'Bob Hartpence, former Chairman, received the leadership award and Dick Roberts, in green, retired from Polar Bear Grand Tour after 38 years of active membership.' - photo by Tom Barr

16: 'Dick's cake' - photo by Tom Barr

17: 'Bob's cake' - photo by Tom Barr

23: 'How to park in minimum space.' - photo by Tom Barr

25: 'Smile, you're on Candid Camera.' - photo by Tom Barr

31: 'A New Jersey Motor Maid' - photo by Tom Barr

VIDEO: 01 The road(0:22) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 05 Trucks blow by our party.(0:27) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: 09 Massive turnout(0:57) - by Dave Thompson

See all pictures from Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Apr. 12, 2026

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NEW FEATURE: Couples Photos for the 2025-2026 Season

33: Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, October 26, 2025 by Dave Thompson

15: Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, November 02, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

24: Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, November 02, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

33: Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, November 02, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

35: Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, November 02, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

13: OMG Burger & Brew, Long Valley, NJ, November 09, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

22: OMG Burger & Brew, Long Valley, NJ, November 09, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

30: OMG Burger & Brew, Long Valley, NJ, November 09, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

20: De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, November 16, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

32: De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, November 16, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

20: Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, November 23, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

16: P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, November 30, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

27: P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, November 30, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

23: O' Connor's American Bar & Grill, Eastampton TWP. NJ, December 07, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

32: O' Connor's American Bar & Grill, Eastampton TWP. NJ, December 07, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

34: O' Connor's American Bar & Grill, Eastampton TWP. NJ, December 07, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

21: Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, December 13 or 14, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

13: Mule Barn Tavern, Highlands, NJ, December 21, 2025 by Bernie Walsh

23: The Landing, Hillsbourough,Township, NJ, January 04, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

24: The Landing, Hillsbourough,Township, NJ, January 04, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

13: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, January 11, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

14: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, January 11, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

22: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, January 11, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

10: Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Blairstown, NJ, February 01, 2026 by Gary Rosen

17: Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Blairstown, NJ, February 01, 2026 by Gary Rosen

08: Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, February 15, 2026 by Dave Thompson

24: Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, February 15, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

11: Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove, NJ, March 08, 2026 by Dave Thompson

34: Steakouts Homeplate, Pittsgrove, NJ, March 08, 2026 by Bernie Walsh

24: Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, March 29, 2026 by Tom Barr

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Best Pictures from Past Seasons:

Best Pictures of the 2024-2025 Polar Bear Grand Tour Season.

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.