About Us

a few words about

Who We Are

I'm Mark Turkel, and my company is Palm Beach Software Design, Inc. I ride my motorcycle almost every day. I'm a ride captain in my riding club, and used to be the safety officer for a number of years. I started out riding cruisers, but my back couldn't take the position, so I switched over to a sport-tourer about 10 years ago, and haven't looked back! We can ride across country (and we do), but it doesn't matter what you ride, it only matters that you ride.

I'm also a "software guy", and when I realized how long and hard it was to track everyone's miles, I created this application for my group. GroupMiles saves HOURS of tedious data entry and record keeping, and has been used by our club for over 10 years. With a recent upgrade in technology and look and feel, we decided it is time to share this great application with the world!
Mark Turkel and Lorraine Turkel wearing motorcycle helmets

My wife Lorraine and I ride together all the time, and when we ride in North Carolina and Tennessee forests and mountains, well, this is “it” for us when it comes to sport-touring! 

I learned to ride in my school days, but then “life happened”, and I stepped away from riding for a long time. We got back into it about 14 years ago, and I expect to be riding for another 25 years!

My company, Palm Beach Software Design, Inc. has been creating software since the late 80’s, and I still love the technology, the code, and making my client’s businesses thrive with the work we do for them.

we hope you share our

Mission & Vision

The GroupMiles Mission is to help motorcycle clubs keep track of their calendar events and rides, as well as to track member’s mileage achievements.

We will help all clubs manage their event calendars and ride mileage from a safe cloud application, accessible on the internet with a desktop computer, tablet, or phone, for convenient and easy mileage tracking.

Learn about the Groupmiles application
Affordable Software

A small license fee each month, and we handle it all for you.

Mileage Tracking

Each rider's miles are attached to each event they participate in.

Mileage Certificates

Recognize Riders for hitting mileage milestones.

Community

We want you to meet great people and ride together!