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34,000km around the world on a bike
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Less than one year
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More than 38 times up Mount Everest
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26 countries
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Unsupported
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One gear for every terrain
What can you expect from me as speaker?
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I focus on the round the world challenge on a singlespeed bike and the challenges I faced
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I explain how I managed to make the right decisions to make the project a success
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I tell stories about the ‘team’ that inspired me: The people in each country that made this a unique experience
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I use compelling photography and videos to make the experience unique for the audience
Who Am I?
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Professional marketer
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Sponsorship professional
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Digital media expert
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Brand specialist
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Adventurer
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Ambassador
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Storyteller
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Social Influencer
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Founder of Bikepacking Scotland
Some questions I could cover
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How did I manage to make the decision to quit my job and start a journey into the unknown?
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How did I approach the trip as a year-long project?
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How did I use the AGILE approach to make the trip a success?
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How did I constantly grow with the experiences I made and tackle almost impossible challenges?
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How did I manage to overcome personal tragedy?
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How did I motivate myself day-by-day in harsh and inhospitable conditions?
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Which techniques did I use to stay focussed and push ahead?
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How did I manage merging back into everyday life?
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How did I implement the experience from the road into everyday life?
‘We were delighted to have Markus headline the final session at our 2017 festival. He was warm, engaging and fun, with an infectious enthusiasm that had the audience charmed from beginning to end. Watch out for this guy … he’ll be tearing up the adventure film festival circuit for many years to come!’
– Rich Rowe, Peebles Outdoor Film Festival
‘Markus has a unique approach to storytelling that’s both authentic and refreshing. His ‘round the world cycle’ was a feat in itself and inspiring all on its own, but the way Markus described it made us want to go and do something adventurous ourselves! Markus really was a pleasure to work with. He kept attendees well-engaged, and his warm sense of humour and humble demeanour made him an accessible panel member for the live Q&A following the session.’
– Andrew Dobbie, Director, MadeBrave
‘As a promoter, Markus was a dream to work with. As a cyclist and adventure fan, the talk was engaging and a joy to listen to. He then hung around, chatted with people, talked about his bike, and had a great chinwag. He was incredibly laid back. Markus has a great way of conveying his story, his timing was great and he managed to inspire a room through the use of great stories, amazing photos and videos.’
–Daniel Jones, Promoter
‘I was privileged to be in the audience when Markus gave a talk at Edinburgh University a few months ago. Markus is an inspirational, talented and charismatic speaker who is able to captivate listeners with his incredible story. He has achieved something truly magnificent and life enriching – completing a journey that most of us only dream about. Markus is able to share an true and thought provoking account of his experience, highlighting learning points and personal discoveries which are relevant to a variety of audiences.’
–Paul Wright, Behaviour Change Manager, Cycling Scotland
‘Markus was our guest speaker for an employer engagement programme we were delivering, designed to encourage people to cycle to work. Markus was able to adapt his talk to suit our audience, he managed to make his regular commute to work sound just as thrilling as his round the world journey. Markus has a natural ability for storytelling and somehow makes a round the world cycle journey sound achievable for everyone. We can’t wait to book him again!’
–Emma Thomas, Stirling Cycle Hub
‘Markus was a very popular speaker at our recent Scottish EDGE Alumni Event. He told the remarkable story of his round the world trip on a single gear bike with wit, charm and honesty all illustrated with his beautiful photographs. Markus was able to relate his challenges on the journey to the difficulties the businesses face and completely engaged with his audience.’
– Evelyn McDonald, CEO, Scottish EDGE
‘It was an absolute pleasure to host Markus’s talk about his round the world ride on his single speed bike. His presentation included loads of fantastic photos and videos and his passion for traveling, experiencing different cultures and meeting people was inspiring. Listening to Markus talk about his trip is a truly inspiring experience: we can’t wait to spend some more time with him to pick his brains and plan our own mini bikepacking adventures! I would strongly recommend booking Markus to talk about his trip if you have any interest in travelling and adventure!’
–Phil Wade, The Green Jersey
‘Markus spoke to our athlete group and gave an insightful, moving and motivational talk. He spoke about how he prepared to cycle around the world and the adversity he faced on the journey both physically and emotional. The talk was relevant and he was able to tailor to our exact needs and messaging.’
-Rob Greenwood, National Head Coach GB Para Swimming, British Swimming
markus@bikepackingscotland.com +44789 5250508 @reizkultur