About us - JV-ALPS
My love for sports started at a very young age.
When I moved from the Netherlands to Austria in 2018, I bought my first road bike. I quickly fell in love with cycling, and not long after, I got myself a mountain bike too. I was out riding almost every day. Then COVID hit, and suddenly I had even more time to enjoy the mountains on two wheels.
At some point, I thought:
"Why not start a bike rental, so others can enjoy the same feeling, but with less effort?"
And so the idea was born. In 2022, I got the opportunity to start a small rental business — with almost no experience, but full of motivation. I began with just two e-bikes, and not long after, added two more that same season. Things started to pick up. In 2023, I expanded again — this time with 10 more e-bikes and 4 mountain bikes. Suddenly, my little rental started to look like a real business.
Now in 2025, we’ve chosen to downsize a bit, offering 10 e-bikes and a few gravel bikes, so that we can focus fully on what really matters:
Providing every single customer with top-quality service and an unforgettable experience.
It was never about making millions — it’s about the cycling lifestyle and seeing people return with a smile after a day on the trails.
For the past two years, we’ve also been selling helmets, sports glasses, cycling shoes, and many more accessories to help complete your gear and enhance your ride.
My philosophy has always been simple:
Enjoy life, take it easy, and always try to give you the best possible experience — we’re always happy to help.
As long as you keep smiling, I’ll keep doing this with love and joy.
Thank you for the past four years — here’s to many more to come!
Warm regards,
Julian Valentijn de Jong
Follow my Journey on instagram:
@jv_alps
@jv.cycling