You may recall my first blog post on Glenn Turple, specifically his Turple Brothers Motorcycle Shop in Gasoline Alley in Red Deer. Glenn and his brother Rex started selling bikes part time on their farm back in 1949 and, along with the likes of Walt Healy, Trevor Deeley and Bob Kane, they certainly were the pioneers of motorcycle riding in Western Canada. From the farm, to an old house in Olds to the present day 45,000 square foot showroom at the current location, the shop has grown, along with the distances Glenn has travelled every year on his bikes. They don't call him the "Gold Wing King" for nothing, and Glenn has been riding every chance he could get, including this very day no doubt. Now straddling a Gold Wing tri-drive, I've heard many a story from locals about seeing Glenn riding on his way to the shop in the cold and on snowy roads, bundled up in his snowsuit.
And now, 2013 brings a huge milestone that's rare even with the most durable of riders...the one million mile mark! Quite a feat and here's hoping Glenn has many more miles of enjoyment in the future.
And, thanks for helping bring the motorcycle culture to our small part of the world!
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