Presentations and Seminars
I have created and continue to create entertaining, educational and inspirational presentations that can be tailored for any audience or event. From bikers to bankers to people with chronic diseases, my inspiring story has a valuable message for all. In addition to speaking to MS patients and caregivers, I have presented to sales representatives, finance departments and international conferences with over 1000 attendees! I travel exclusively by motorcycle, and will ride to any event on this continent! (Just ask the folks I spoke to in Anchorage, Alaska!). My modest speaking fees help offset the financial aspect of my million mile journey. Please use the contact form below to discuss booking a unique presentation that will entertain and inspire everyone attending your next event.
Inspirational Keynote Presentations
I offer inspirational presentations for any company, organization, school, event or fundraiser. I can create a unique presentation tailored for your event. I have presented at national pharmaceutical sales and finance conferences, AMERICADE, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Aerostich’s Very Boring Rally 3, Twisted Throttle Open houses, National Powersports Distributors, Northeast European Motorcycle Rally, IBA International Meet, and others. Here is the official description of my latest presentation. Please use the contact form at the bottom for specific needs or to discuss fees.
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Life’s Lemons and Long Shots
If life were easy, everyone would get one! No matter what life throws at you, there is a way to continue forward. Whether it’s riding the World’s Toughest Motorcycle Competition on the most unreliable motorcycle ever built, setting a World Record or riding a million miles to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, Paul’s story of overcoming monumental challenges with ingenuity and sheer will power is inspiring for everyone. Paul recounts his painfully humorous and quite unbelievable adventure on a Russian motorcycle, and explores it’s uncanny similarities to everyday life with an incurable disease.
About the Presenter:
Long distance rider, writer, inspirational speaker and closet comedian living with Multiple Sclerosis, Paul Pelland is on a fantastic adventure, riding a million miles raising awareness and funds for MS while speaking across the country inspiring others to continue following their passions and chasing their dreams as well.
(Approximately 60 minutes)
Multiple Sclerosis Presentations
My story, from getting diagnosed to discovering not only how to live with MS, but how I used it to recalculate my entire life’s road, and return to a forgotten passion of long distance riding. The presentation can be tailored for any Multiple Sclerosis or related audience. My million mile mission is reaching out to others facing similar life challenges, encouraging them to continue chasing their dreams and following their passions. My highly modified motorcycle, my gear and my stories from the road usually become part of my appearances as well. Available for pharmaceutical patient events, local or national MS organizations, MS help groups and fundraisers. Contact me below for further information or to reserve your event dates!
(Presentations vary from 20 – 60 minutes)
Motorcycle Seminars and Presentations
I have many presentations tailored for the motorcycle community; rallies and events large or small. I can create a unique presentation for your event. I have presented at AMERICADE, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Aerostich Very Boring Rally 3, Twisted Throttle, National Powersports Distributors, Northeast European Motorcycle Rally, IBA International Meet, and others. Here are descriptions of some of my presentations and seminars. Please use the contact form at the bottom for specific needs or to discuss fees.
Having MS is Like Riding a Russian URAL in the Iron Butt Rally
Longhaulpaul recounts his painfully humorous and quite unbelievable 2001 Iron Butt Rally adventure on a Russian Ural, and explores it’s uncanny similarities to everyday life with an incurable disabling disease. Although this is a story about riding an endurance competition on an unreliable motorcycle, the underlining message of overcoming life’s most difficult challenges is appropriate for any audience!
MotoMedicine: Riding for Medicinal Purposes
Dx: Multiple Sclerosis
Rx: Take one ride, up to 8 hours per day as needed for symptom relief. Apply liberally, frequently, and refill tank as needed. The Endless Road Tour – A man with MS, A motorcycle, A million miles.
Riding motorcycles is good for the mind, body and soul. Longhaulpaul’s doctor believes riding is also an intricate part of his MS treatment! Paul is on the ride of his life, documenting a million miles as an advocate, raising awareness and funds while encouraging others with MS along the way.
WHAT’S IN YOUR (saddle) BAG?
What does a long distance rider’s saddlebags and Granny’s purse have in common?
Secrets revealed as this Iron Butt Rally Finisher’s luggage is emptied out. Hear tips, tricks and repair tales that may help keep your next long road trip – on the road!
Comments from past presentations:
Kit C. “I think you should ride 2015 Iron Butt Rally. Ultimate hopeless case!”
Justin P. “Your presentation rocked. That was an awesome story. IMO.”
Roy K. “It was a fantastic presentation…..had me rolling in laughter as well as some deep thoughts on what you are doing. Thanks”
Cletha W. “Yup, it was totally awesome. I’m still laughing. I loved your tale of the 2001 Iron Butt Rally. You should write a book about it :-)”
Brook H. “You are truly a great presenter, an inspiration, and funny as…..best of luck.”
Greg F. “We were coughing up a lung at our table at your speech in Denver at the international meet.”
Submit your presentation request or inquiry below
Paul,
I am a volunteer, Chair Committee Treasurer, and Route Committee Chair Committee Member for an annual MS Motorcycle fund raising event. The name of our organization is MS River Road Run. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization with no paid employees. All monies raised go to the Midwest Chapter of the National MS Society. Typically we raise around $25,000 each year. Our event is always held the third weekend in August here in Minnesota. It is a 2 day ride and Participants ride at their own pace rather than playing follow the leader. Every turn of the route is marked and we also provide turn-by-turn directions with a following support vehicle for breakdowns. The route is different every year, avoiding as many primary roads as possible. Saturday includes a continental breakfast at the starting line, a lunch stop along the route at a park, and in the evening we have the banquet, live & silent auctions, drawings for items, entertainment and whenever possible, a speaker during the banquet. Sunday simply consists of a “suggested route” back to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This year’s 34th annual route begins at Leo’s South (a motorcycle dealership) in Lakeville, MN with the finish line on Saturday ending in Winona. We are still creating the route and our target mileage is generally around 300 miles.
I am curious if our event is something you may be interested in joining and perhaps possibly being our guest speaker? If so, what kind of fees would we need to cover and do you need any special accommodations to be there?
By the way, my wife was diagnosed with MS in 2001, her Mother passed from complications related to her having MS. We also have several friends who’s lives are effected, not to mention the other Volunteers and Participants involved with the MS River Road Run.
I look forward in hearing back from you and I wish you success in your journey to 1,000,000 miles!
I usually get bored easily during speaking presentations. Paul’s story was engaging, and kept me cracking up at appropriate times to keep my attention. After hearing his IBR on the Ural story I think a lot of us walked out of the room feeling a little less tough :).
Pauls presentation at the IBA International Meet was hilarious. I’ve been to hundreds of presentations over the years at banquets and other events, this one ranks among the best I’ve ever heard. Makes me want to buy a Ural…..not.
Your presentation at the IBA International Meeting 2014, Denver, CO was one of the funniest and most inspirational talks I have ever been fortunate to witness. To have some of the “Worlds Toughest Bikers” in absolute raptures of laughter of your experiences with motorcycles and MS was a sight to behold. Best of luck on the Million Miles.
Fighting adversity is one thing. Fighting adversity with an amazing sense of humor and a great story is quite another. Your presentation at the IBA National Meet had me in tears with laughter and some tears for other reasons. Fantastic job!
The presentation Paul did at the Iron Butt meet was fantastic. Humorous, informative and totally inspiring. If it were in book form I would buy several and give them to friends. The “I can do it” attitude came through loud and clear. Great job, Paul!
Paul’s presentation at the IBA Biannual Meet was inspired! It was witty and appropriate to the audience. Fun, funny, inspiring with just the right touch of self- deprecating humor thrown in to keep it humble. Absolutely enjoyable, Paul!
Your Iron Butt presentation was totally awesome. I’m still laughing.You should write a book about it. Very entertaining and educational. Well done, Paul.