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

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Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, Oct. 30, 2022:

'Elder Statesman' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Yes, I am a Polar Bear.' - photo by Dave Thompson

'2 Flags' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Horsepower' (see video, brlow) - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Bucks County Riders' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Horsepower'(0:33) - by Dave Thompson

End Cape May V.F.W.

'Reverse trike' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Women riders' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Yellow Can-Am Spyder' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'2-Up ape hanger' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Spyder lady' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Flight leaders+ at sign-in' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Ready for adventure' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Irish Eyes Pub

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Hooters of Somerset, Smerset, NJ, Nov. 13 2022:

'I am the leader of the band.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Black and yellow: Perfect together' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Perfection' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Parking sometomes is a problem.'(1:00) - by Dave Thompson

End Hooters of Somerset

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De Thomasi Inn, Vineland, NJ, Nov. 20, 2022:

'This Polar Bear has good balance.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Nice yellow-black-chrome mix' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Wait for brightness.'(0:57) - by Dave Thompson

End De Thomasi Inn

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Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, Nov. 27, 2022:

'Take-home' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Who's your little friend?' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Dick Roberts, 89, and his well-used Triumph' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Hillbilly Hall

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Montgomeryville Cycle, Hatfield, PA, Dec. 04, 2022:

'Our banner bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Are you lost?.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Attention getter' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Spyder storage' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Inside Chatter'(0:37) - by Dave Thompson

End Montgomeryville Cycle

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O' Connor's, Eastampton TWP. NJ, Dec. 11, 2022:

'2-Up couple on older Harley' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Polar Bears brought gifts for the Valerie Fund.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Barry Kirschner and staff receive toys from the Polar Bears for the Valerie Fund. The Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders year-round.' Photo by Jim Conway, Polar Bear Chairman.

End O' Connor's

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P. J. Whellhan's, Blue Bell, PA, Dec. 18, 2022:

'Santa and elf' - photo by Dave Thonpson

'Thumbs up' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'3 Polar Bears' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Parking Together'(0:57) - by Dave Thompson

End P. J. Whellhan's

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Hamilton Tap & Grill, Hamilton Township, NJ, Jan. 08, 2023:

'Dick Roberts turned 89 and still rides. He shows off his picture in Backroads. - photo by Dave Thompson

'Ms. Pink.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'7 Polar Bears' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Can-Am Ryker' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: 'Full House'(0:47) - by Dave Thompson

End Hamilton Tap & Grill

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Rhodes North Tavern - Sloatsburg, NY, Jan.15, 2023:

'Tall and taller' - photo by Dave Thonpson

'Line 'em up' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Rhodes North Tavern

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Pic-A-Lilli Inn, Shamong, NJ, Jan.22, 2023:

'Current and 45th anniversary patches' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Youth in the wind' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Mascot waits for master.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Maturity' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Can-Am parking area' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'2 Polar Bear riders with a bike.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: Warming up(0:58) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Looking for a break in the traffic(0:59) - by Dave Thompson

End Pic-A-Lilli Inn

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Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, PA, Jan. 29, 2023:

'His and hers' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'7 cold riders' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'I got my patches.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Harley owners' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Victory Brewing Company

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Woody's Roadside Tavern, Farmingdale, NJ, Feb. 05, 2023:

'Smile!' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Navy rider' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Just resting' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Pan' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Shirt for our 45th year' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'I know it starts.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Woody's Roadside Tavern

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The Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, Feb 12, 2023:

'Riders hoping to see an amish horse & wagon go by.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Recent Honda Gold Wing - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Beautiful pony seen on the trip back home.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Franklin House Tavern

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The Exchange, Rockaway, NJ, Feb. 19, 2023:

'Couple enjoying the mild weather - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Confidence in black' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Polar Bears next to the Grand Tour banner bike' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Hey, see you next week.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: Cars and motorcycles together(0:34) - by Dave Thompson

End The Exchange

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TThe Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, Feb. 26, 2023:

'Indian' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Checking his cell' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End The Lighthouse Tavern

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Pub 199, Mount Arlington, NJ, Mar. 05, 2023:

'My patches' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'All bike brands welcome.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

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

End Pub 199

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Long Valley Pub, Long Valley, NJ, March 12, 2023:

'The view from the upstairs dining room' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Spotless' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Looking good' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: The bike with the flag pole(0:43) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Upstairs dining(0:47) - by Dave Thompson

End Long Valley Pub

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Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ on March 19, 2023:

'Down the hill' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Discussing the history of Bahr's Landing' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Looks like my 1991 Honda Nighthawk CB750' - photo by Bernie Walsh

End Bahr's Landing

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Stars and Stripes H-D, Langhorne, PA, March 26, 2023:

'Boxer' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Iridescent' - photo by Bernie Walsh

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

End Stars and Stripes H-D

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The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse, Kingston, NY, Apr. 02, 2023:

'May I see that?' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Riders climb a hill and turn in.' - photo by Bernie Walsh

VIDEO: Not for novices(0:38) - by Dave Thompson
VIDEO: Eating and talking(0:37) - by Dave Thompson

End The Hickory BBQ Smokehouse

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Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, Sweetwater, NJ, April 16, 2023:

'Renegade' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'That's just peachy' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'What a time to read the manual' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'His and hers Panheads' - photo by Bernie Walsh

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

End Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck

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Plumsted Grill, Cream Ridge, NJ, Apr. 23, 2023:

'Polar Bear-in-training' - photo by Dave Thompson

'All the patches a Polar Bear can earn' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Old Harley' - photo by Dave Thompson

'Old Harley and its admirers' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'The Lineup' (see video, brlow) - photo by Bernie Walsh

'Patches earned by two' - photo by Bernie Walsh

'My final Panhead' - photo by Bernie Walsh

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

End Plumsted Grill

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