🛵 World Record Vespa Rider · Author · Speaker · Barcelona
150,000 km
4 Continents
No Regrets
From burnout to freedom — I rode Scooters across 45 countries, on 4 continents, and set three unofficial world records. This is what happens when you choose your own road and do not listen to the haters.
Jules Verne wrote it. I lived it.
In 2018 I circumnavigated the globe in 77 +3 days on a Vespa. Madrid → Istanbul → Vladivostok → Seoul → San Diego → New York → Madrid. 27,113 km. No support team. Solo. Just 3 scooters and a flawed plan.
The Full StoryFeatured Adventures
From riding a 1971 V50N 6,300 kilometers across 7 countries to an 80-day circumnavigation of the globe.
Nordkapp & Back
Grense Jakobselv → Nordkapp → Portugal. 16,500 km on a 125cc T5.
16,500 KM · 17 COUNTRIESWorld Tour — 80 Days
27,113 km. 18 countries. The fastest Vespa circumnavigation in history.
27,113 KM · 80 DAYS · 3 CONTINENTSUSA Coast to Coast
Virginia Beach to San Diego. Route 66 included. 20 states on a Vespa.
10,000+ KM · 52 DAYS · 20 STATESLa Vida Vespa Begins
The first big solo trip. 130 days, 32 countries, 22,450 km through Europe and Morocco.
22,450 KM · 130 DAYS · 32 COUNTRIESRead the Journey
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Frequently Asked: The Dummies & Haters FAQ
It is time again. Once every year I take a moment that I dedicate to special people. The haters and the dummies.
I flew on a rainbow-colored farting unicorn — like an elf!
Yes it is. And my Italian shopping-cart-styled girls' bike saw more of the US than your HD.
No I just robbed a bank, put up a pirate flag and fled. And every 1,000 km I sell a few used underpants.
I had 80 red string tangas with me — one for every day of the journey!
I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy la la!
Are you trying to date me or are you a doctor?
They asked Phileas Fogg and Columbus the same when they came home.
Oh I just hate people and simply needed to quickly confirm the earth is flat!
Because I can!
Don't tell Deadpool.
Yes I had Ewan McGregor locked in that box!
No, Bruce Willis stopped working!
I saw 60 countries, but there was that one toilet at a Siberian truck stop I really enjoyed.
Was that what your girl said?
No, that is all just because of my cool sunglasses.
My left ball is bigger than my right one.
Yeah sorry, last week Tom Cruise called and wants his Vespa back.
I admit sometimes I get triggered. I do not like rich influencers who "buy adventure". Guys who send scooters around the planet to ride a bit and then publish 3 books about a handful of km — because even though they already have money they also want to be famous now.
I am not an influencer, I am not rich, I am not a blogger and I do not think I am better than others. I ONLY WANT TO RIDE!
I started with mini budgets and a heartbreak and still keep it real after 12 years of riding. If you wanna do the same — that is cool — but then better start now and leave the big wallet at home and get ready for nights in bus stops, behind gas stations or somewhere in the wild.
Stay healthy and happy. Make kilometers and memories.
Love, Markus