New Bear and Old Bear on New Bike

CT Bears to Hillbilly Hall, from left standing: Mac, Scott, Fonz, Captain and Houndog with Pogy down front and Anonymous Ed behind the camera.

Motorcycle Polar Bear Blog, Polar Bear Grand Tour, ride to Hopewell, NJ, November 26, 2017

By Pogy:

Our ride today was to Hillbilly Hall in Jersey - 

Got a email from a NFG last night introducing himself as Greg "Houndog" Miller advising me that he was going to make the run with us today so I called him up, gave him the poop on the pickup point on 95 and told him I'd see him in the morning.

When I arrived this morning I found him and Scott waiting for me. Did the intros and advised both that I would do sweep. Soon after the group from Stratford came rolling by and off we went. 

Was a chilly morning but the sky was clear and the ride was mostly uneventful to Hillbilly Hall. Scott was two in front of me and he was a slinky the whole way down. So Greg and I had to play catchup - but got there in time to check in, have a burger and coffee, share some war stories and back on the road by 1220. We made good time coming back with some moderate traffic, a stop at the top to pee, and home by 1500. All in all a good ride for all.

Ride Safe
Pog

Note: Scott has a brand new ride - Guess he was at the dealer and had a senior moment -- New Road King I believe --- happens to all of us at some point or another.

A note from our newest Connecticut Polar Bear:

Gentlemen:
Thank you for the day riding down to Hillbilly. I rarely think of my 800 lb Softail as a light bike, but going across the Tap I was getting tossed around like a raggedy Ann Doll in a Mr Bill Cartoon.

As this was my first Polar Bear ride, my plan the night before was to wear my electric vest under my leather, a pair of thermals under my jeans and a set of gloves. But as the morning dawned clear and cool I decided I had better go to  farmer johns and more layers. Of course each layer was a   different color -leaving me not only feeling like a Raggedy Ann Doll but also looking like one.

Then came the traffic. Very pretty watching a skilled RC clear room for a pack to move through. Nice.

And an Honor to finally meet Mac.  All across this great Nation you will find PG gear among my Bros.

Houndog

Windy One Way to Vineland

Connecticut Polar Bears in Vineland, from left, Anonymous Ed, Captain and Pogy.

Motorcycle Polar Bear Blog, Polar Bear Grand Tour, ride to Vineland, NJ, November 19, 2017.

By: Pogy

The ride started off overcast, slight rain and wind – lots of wind – 20 mph gusting to 40 mph – there were only 3 of us – Anonymous Ed, Capt and me. 

Picked me up at 0820 in Darien and by the time we got to Greenwich the rain stopped. Captain led the way thru NY to the GW and I took over as lead. The Jersey pike was interesting with the wind factor – we got off at Exit 7 and the rest of the way in to the restaurant was uneventful.

The buffet was excellent –  - the ride back was less windy and uneventful – we made good time – I was home by 1500 – 

Looking forward to next week.

Not Enough Harassment

Motorcycle Polar Bear Blog, Polar Bear Grand Tour, Ride to Bridgewater, NJ, November 12, 2017

By: Pogy

The morning started off at 34 degrees and overcast – I was so looking forward to my first ride of the season since I had missed the first two rides due to weather and a wedding.  I called The Captain at 0900 (at Duncan donuts) to confirm his departure and my pickup time.  All was a go – left the house and made my way to the Rest stop on 95 where right on time the guys rolled by blowing their horns – I joined up with the group which consisted of The Fonz, Anonymous Ed and The Captain.  

Ed was the lead, Fonz at the Tail – Traffic was light to moderate – I was behind The Captain  

For the first 30 plus miles or so, it was like riding with a slinky – Captain kept on looking down to his right and every time he did he lost 15 – 20 car lengths – then go like hell to catch up  - But in the end he settled down and the rest of the ride went well.

The food spread at the Eagles was well done and for $12 you could not beat it – 

We saddled up by 1230 and the only real traffic we hit was on 287 before the bridge – Stopping at the top to pee, Captain listened to 88 and heard that 95 was backed up in Darien so we took the Merritt once over the bridge

All in all a good day and a good ride 

I will say that it was not the same at the lunch table without T2, Chris, Grumpy and Mac – Not enough verbal harassment!!!!!

Ride safe 

Pog

Long Ride to Lewes and Back

Motorcycle Polar Bear Blog, Polar Bear Grand Tour, Ride to Lewes, Del., November 5, 2017

By: Captain

It was a long day, with a 7 a.m. departure. I got to the DD early, 6 a.m. Token2 called to wish us a safe ride to Irish Eyes.

Anonymous Ed arrived at 6:45 a.m. and Mac a short time after. They needed fuel and with Wheels not yet open they went to Shell down the street. We were underway by 7:07 with me in the lead, Mac as sweep and Ed in the cradle.

It was over cast but mild (62 deg.) heading south at the limit we made good time at a steady pace. We took a couple of breaks and arrived at 11:50 AM.

I got a table for lunch while they checked in. When l checked in there on the sign in sheet for the Cape May ride was the statement "Punked out". I now know why Token2 needs witness protection. The staff gave him up on the spot.

We had lunch, than we departed for the ride home. I said we need a group photo but Anonymous Ed declined saying we will use a previous one. I think he did not want the picture because there was no place to hide. Token 2 could pick up some tips on hiding. But not to worry, l'm coming for him.

The ride home was tough as the GSP had poor visibility in rain. Quick stop at the top than home. Got in about 6:30 PM.