Polar Bear Run - New Years Day

[Casper]

I figured I'd get this up here early this year. Maybe we'll get more people out. Basically, there's no set ride. You just ride to the truck stop on 36/37 across the street from AD Farrow Northstar. You sign in, get a polar bear pin, eat some food, drink some coffee, BS, then freeze your ass off riding back home. It's fun. Last year only Moose and I did it. I know we can get more this year. All in all I think around 80 people showed up throughout the day. If we have enough interest, we can all meet up somewhere for coffee/hot chocolate and ride over together.

LOCATION CHANGE:

The First Ride of 2011 - location change

Mark your calendars for the 2011 Polar Bear Ride! On January 1, 2011, ride to Talita’s in Grove City (3090 Southwest Blvd. /St. Rt. 62 ) between 9 am-1 pm for hot coffee, a breakfast buffet and socializing with other Polar Bear riders. Plus, receive a commemorative Polar Bear Pin!

[jporter12]

Depending on road conditions, I may be in for this. I wanted to last year, don't remember why I didn't.

[MidgetTodd]

Cool, I'll trailer to the Flying J across the street and ride over.

[Jst2fst]

Where is this place at? If its not to far and pending road conditions I'm in for sure.

[jporter12]

Cool, I'll trailer to the Flying J across the street and ride over.

at least ride in from in-town Sunbury, or even from Johnstownm that way you really feel like a polar bear!

[BiggO]

I'd be in, but I have to work that day. The boss works on Christmas so I can have it off for the kids, and I work New Years so he can get drunk!

[jblosser]

...the truck stop on 36/37 across the street from AD Farrow Northstar...

Where is this place at?

...Last year only Moose and I did it. I know we can get more this year...

Huh? At least 3 other ORdN folks were there:

Just got back from the Flying J.

23 degrees + 55mph = cold, but not too awful...When I signed in at 10:15 I was rider #46.

That was cool. It would have been better with less cops on 270. I had a great ride though!!! Happy New Year!!!

Jus now thawing out...That was a chilly ride...got kind of slick on the way home due to a water main break in the neighborhood...everything is good though i will definitely do it again

That was awesome seeing you guys there. Moose and I thought for sure we'd be the only dumbasses on sportbikes. Glad to see you made it home ok. That was a blast. Cold as hell, but fun. 35.6 miles each way has never seemed so far.

[motociclista]

Excellent! If there's no ice on the roads, I'll be there. I just installed the heated grips...

[Big Green Valley]

Last year was the first time in six years I missed it. I won't miss it this time around! I did ride to work though.

[Casper]

Huh? At least 3 other ORdN folks were there:

I don't remember you being there. Doh. I fail.

Those other guys kinda make guest appearances here. LOL. Those guys are part of The Wildlife Riders. They don't get on here much.

[TSPETROFF]

I'm in, if the roads are in good shape.

[Casper]

I'm in, if the roads are in good shape.

Sweet.

[jblosser]

I don't remember you being there. Doh. I fail.

Those other guys kinda make guest appearances here. LOL. Those guys are part of The Wildlife Riders. They don't get on here much.

I got there earlier than you two. Went in the wrong parking lot, headed back out to do a quick 180 into the next parking lot, about bit it on some slush as the front wheel dove on me.

Went inside, signed the log, got my mini Polar Bear pin, drank a couple cups of bad coffee, bundled back up and went home.

Barring snow/ice on the road I'll be doing it again.

[alienpi]

This sounds fun!

[Casper]

I got there earlier than you two. Went in the wrong parking lot, headed back out to do a quick 180 into the next parking lot, about bit it on some slush as the front wheel dove on me.

Went inside, signed the log, got my mini Polar Bear pin, drank a couple cups of bad coffee, bundled back up and went home.

Barring snow/ice on the road I'll be doing it again.

Hopefully this year we can all get a time when we can all meet there and hang out.

[tyler524]

Only way I could make it is is I buy a truck before then. That's too far to ride at the time if the year. Hopefully I find one before then. Would be fun to do.

[Casper]

Only way I could make it is is I buy a truck before then. That's too far to ride at the time if the year. Hopefully I find one before then. Would be fun to do.

It isn't that far. Wuss.

[tyler524]

It isn't that far. Wuss.

90 miles each way plus the ride. That is too far with it being the far and some snow or something in there. Plus a horrible hangover from the night before.

[Casper]

90 miles each way plus the ride. That is too far with it being the far and some snow or something in there. Plus a horrible hangover from the night before.

I was just messing with you.

[timitdir]

No ice, no snow that day, then I will make it.

[Casper]

No ice, no snow that day, then I will make it.

Sweet!

[Casper]

LOCATION CHANGE:

The First Ride of 2011 - location change

Mark your calendars for the 2011 Polar Bear Ride! On January 1, 2011, ride to Talita’s in Grove City (3090 Southwest Blvd. /St. Rt. 62 ) between 9 am-1 pm for hot coffee, a breakfast buffet and socializing with other Polar Bear riders. Plus, receive a commemorative Polar Bear Pin!

[SJC1000rr]

Depending on the weather, i may try this. Its not terribly far from my place.

[Casper]

Depending on the weather, i may try this. Its not terribly far from my place.

I think there will be a few people from the east side/canal/picktown riding together if you're interested.

[jschaf]

I won't be there since I live in Cleveland. Sounds like a good idea though. We don't do that up north because I guess there's too many icebergs. Oh well.