Talks & Guided Rides

30 Aug // 5.30pm – Raiders Gravel/British Gravel Championships- More infos here

1 Oct 2024 // 1.30pm – Wigtown Book Festival – Tickets here

18 – 20 Oct – Pierhouse Hotel – More information & booking here

Dirt Dash Bikepacking Events

You can join me at the following overnight bikepacking events in Scotland and England organised by Dirt Dash Ltd. The Dirt Dashes are fun and friendly overnight events, where you can enjoy the stunning landscapes in the company of other riders. At each event we provide a route file, a campsite, a tasty dinner and breakfast and support along the route.

Sat 21/Sun 22 Sep 2024 – Dunoon Dirt Dash – Join us here

Sat 3/Sun 4 May 2025 – Lezyne Cateran Dirt Dash – Join us here

Sat 28/Sun 29 Jun 2025 – Kinesis UK Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash

Workshops

Please contact me if you would like to book me for a talk or workshop about my Round the World Trip and other bikepacking adventures.

Past Public Events:

2024

20 May // Edinburgh

12 May // Hølen Kafé (Norway)

14 Apr // VeloBerlin

22 Mar // Bury Saint Edmunds

21 Mar // Holmfirth

16 Mar // Cycling World Düsseldorf (DE)

2023

21 Dec // Co-Working Eichsfeld Heiligenstadt

19 Dec // Hase Bikes, Germany

23 Nov // Dundee Mountain Film Festival

28 Sep // Helensburgh (part of RSGS Inspiring People)

27 Sep // Ayr (part of RSGS Inspiring People)

26 Sep // Galashiels (part of RSGS Inspiring People)

25 Sep // Dumfries (part of RSGS Inspiring People)

14 Sep // Peebles

7 Aug // Kirkcaldy

1 Aug // Perth Concert Hall

11 May // Aviemore (Bikemore Festival)

5 May // Traquair (Muck n’ Mac Fest)

25 Apr // Heiligenstadt

Feb // Faster Tour with Mark Beaumont

24 Feb // Aberfeldy

27 January // Peebles (Wild Writers Festival)

26 January // Dumfries

2022

26 August // Raiders Gravel, Gatehouse of Fleet

19 June // Borders Book Festival, Melrose

11 June // Tour of Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

2021

23 Feb // Greener Kirkcaldy (online)

13 Feb // Cycle Touring Festival (online)

2020

29 Feb // 1 Mar – SCROPS, Glasgow

2019

12 Nov // Summerhall, Edinburgh

22 Oct // Portobello Baptist Church, Edinburgh

24 Sep // Summerhall, Edinburgh

21 Sep // Ambleside

28 June // Coupar Angus Cycling Festival

06 Jun // Peebles

17 May // Glasgow

11 May // Oban Distillery

2018

12 Oct // Scottish National Heritage, Inverness

30 Sep // Cycle Show, Birmingham

16 June // Borders Book Festival, Melrose

25 May // The Old Stables, Swanage

24 May // Civic Hall, Warminster

23 May // Village Hall, Maiden Bradley

17 May // Kendal Mountain Festival Tour, Harrogate

26 Apr // Kendal Mountain Festival Tour, Inverness

19 Apr // Kendal Mountain Festival Tour, Banchory

2017

7 Sep // Pecha Kucha, Rapha Clubhouse Manchester – Watch the presentation here

6 Sep // Old Gate Bar & Restaurant, Hebden Bridge

4 Sep // Drucksaal der Alten Druckerei Cordier, Heiligenstadt (Germany)

11 May // Craigdon Mountain Sports, Edinburgh

10 May // Off the Page Stirling Book Festival, Dunblane

28 Mar  // The Woll Restaurant, Ashkirk

26 Mar // Velocity Cafe and Bike Workshop, Inverness

24 Mar // The Old Torry Community Centre, Aberdeen

16 Mar // Craigdon Mountain Sports, Edinburgh

10 – 12 Mar // Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show, Glasgow
Watch a video from the talk on Friday here

29 Jan // Peebles Outdoor Film Festival, Peebles

2016

12 Dec // Ronde Bicycle Outfitters, Edinburgh

4 Dec // The Green Jersey, Clitheroe

29 Nov // Google Digital Garage, Glasgow

Audience feedback:

‘Thanks for the incredibly inspiring , brutally honest and awesome talk at Chesters on Saturday night. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us and not romanticising it but telling us exactly how it was.’

A few testimonials:

“Markus was our special guest speaker on three occasions on our successful Kendal Mountain UK Tour 2018. Both our team and the ticket buying audience left the event both hugely impressed and inspired by his achievements. He delivers his adventurous stories in a professional, engaging, approachable and often light-hearted way which prompted a great response with queues of questions after the session.”

Steve Scott – UK Live Tour presenter & director of Kendal Mountain Festival

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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 hat seine Sache fein gemacht, auch wenn ihm seine Heimatsprache mittlerweile mehr fordert als Englisch. Viele tolle Bilder, mächtig Fernweh und mancher Wortwitz sorgten für kurzweilige zwei Stunden. Sein bester Satz im Vortrag: „Ich habe ein Jahr Geld für Erfahrungen ausgegeben und nicht für Dinge.’ 

Gunnar Fehlau, Autor und Geschäftsführer des pressedienst-fahrrad