June 25, 2026

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#52 - Markus Stitz: A Year Bikepacking Around The World

Markus Stitz holds the world record for being the first person to cycle around the world on a single-speed bike. He is a bikepacker, author and filmmaker based in Scotland.

In this conversation, we talk about:

Why closing the door on comfort is the only way to create real change
Why the so-called safe career is disappearing faster than you think
Cycling through grief after losing his father mid-trip and choosing to continue
What growing up behind the Berlin Wall taught him about freedom
How to find adventure in everyday life once the big trip is behind you

You can find Markus here:

Website - https://markusstitz.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reizkultur/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@reizkultur

You can find Markus’s new book here:

GRAVEL RIDES: EDINBURGH, FIFE & THE LOTHIANS - https://markusstitz.com/books/

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