I speak about the things I have actually done. No motivational fluff. No PowerPoint full of stock photos. Just 150,000 km of real stories — from typhoons in Siberia to broken clutches in the Italian Alps, from raising €113,000 for children with cancer to riding around the world in 80 days on three classic Vespas.
Available in German, English and Spanish.
The 80-Day World Circumnavigation The fastest documented solo Vespa circumnavigation of the globe — 27,113 km, 18 countries, 3 continents, 57 technical issues, 5 major storms, 1 dislocated collarbone. All self-funded. No Piaggio sponsorship. No support team.
Charity Riding — €113,000 for Children with Cancer How a scooter, a community and a lot of barbecues raised €113,000 for children's cancer foundations across 20 countries. The Giro Germanica (2017) and Vespa Gentleman Giro (2021) — both in suit and tie on a 50cc Vespa.
La Vida Vespa — Adventure as a Life Philosophy You do not need a €25,000 adventure bike. You do not need a sponsor. You need determination, a willingness to suffer and a small touch of madness. How to turn a burnout into a world record.
The Slow Adventures 3,600 km on a forgotten Ape 50. 1,000 km on a €300 PK50 at 38.5 km/h. The Penistour — 16,500 km around the edges of Europe. Why going slow is sometimes the greatest adventure.
Keynote — 45 to 90 minutes Full illustrated presentation with video footage, route maps and live Q&A. Available in German, English or Spanish. Suitable for large audiences at festivals, museums, corporate events and club gatherings.
Short Talk — 20 to 30 minutes Condensed version for panel discussions, warm-up slots or event programming.
Workshop / Q&A — 60 minutes Interactive session on long-distance Vespa travel, expedition planning or adventure mindset. Smaller groups, maximum engagement.
Available for events across Europe and internationally.
Email: markus(at)la-vida-vespa.com
22+ speaking engagements since 2018 across Germany, Austria, Spain, UK, Serbia and Hungary. Venues include the Erwin Hymer Museum, Vespa World Days (Gijón 2025), Vespa Alp Days (Zell am See), the Lightweight Adventurers Festival (Peak District) and The Overland Event (Oxford).
2025 was a record year with 7 events across four countries.
In which languages do you speak? German, English and Spanish — all three at native or near-native level.
What technical equipment do you need? Projector or large screen, HDMI connection, microphone for larger venues. I bring my own presentation and video material.
Do you travel to international events? Yes — I have spoken across Europe. Travel costs are discussed per event.