My Journey – From Nepal to Denmark, and the Story Behind Everest Bikes

My name is Bipin, and I am the founder of Everest Bikes.

"I don't measure success by the number of bikes we sell. I measure it by the number of customers who trust us long after the sale."

When people see a bike shop, they usually see bicycles, repairs, spare parts, and a business.

When I see Everest Bikes, I see a lifetime of memories, lessons, sacrifices, failures, and dreams.

I see the journey that started thousands of kilometers away in Nepal and continues every day here in Denmark.

This is my story.

Growing Up in Nepal

I was born in Lamjung, Nepal, and later spent 16 years living in Kathmandu.

My father was a school teacher and my mother worked as a vocational sewing trainer. They were not wealthy people. They worked hard every day to provide opportunities for our family.

Growing up, I watched my parents sacrifice constantly.

We never owned our own home.

As a child, I didn't fully understand what that meant. But as I got older, I realized how difficult life had been for them.

They worked hard, saved carefully, and always put family before themselves.

Watching their struggles shaped me.

It taught me that nothing valuable comes easily.

It taught me to appreciate hard work.

And it gave me a desire to build something meaningful—not just for myself, but for the people around me.

My parents never taught me success through words.

They taught it through example.

The Bicycle That Changed Everything

One of the happiest memories of my childhood happened after my Grade 1 exams.

I had done well in school, and my father surprised me with a gift.

It was an Avon bicycle.

On the frame were the words:

"Follow Me, I'm the Chief."

At the time, it was simply the greatest gift I had ever received.

I rode that bicycle everywhere.

But something unexpected happened.

I didn't just enjoy riding it.

I became fascinated by it.

I wanted to understand how it worked.

I wanted to know why the wheels turned.

How the brakes worked.

Why gears shifted.

What every cable did.

While other children were busy riding, I often found myself studying the machine itself.

Without realizing it, my passion had already begun.

A Curious Mind

As I grew older, bicycles led me to motorcycles.

Motorcycles led me to engines.

Engines led me to electronics.

Electronics led me to motors and electrical systems.

I became obsessed with understanding how things worked.

If something broke, I wanted to know why.

If something could be improved, I wanted to learn how.

I would spend hours researching, repairing, experimenting, and teaching myself.

Many times I would take things apart simply to understand what was hidden inside.

Some people thought it was strange.

For me, it was exciting.

Every machine had a story.

Every problem had a solution.

And every repair was an opportunity to learn something new.

That curiosity would eventually become one of my greatest strengths.

My Love for Animals

There is another part of my story that many people do not know.

I have always loved animals.

Especially dogs.

While living in Kathmandu, I spent much of my free time helping stray dogs.

Whenever I had money available, I often used it to buy food or pay for treatment for injured animals.

Many times I spent money on stray dogs that I could have used for myself.

People would ask why.

My answer was simple.

Because they needed help.

I never saw it as charity.

I saw it as responsibility.

Those experiences taught me compassion.

They taught me patience.

They taught me that helping others matters.

Today, those same values influence how I treat customers.

Because business is not only about products.

It is about people.

Choosing a Different Future

Like many young people who enjoy technology, I decided to study engineering.

I genuinely enjoyed learning.

I loved solving problems.

I loved understanding systems.

But over time, I became frustrated.

The educational path I was following did not feel practical enough for the future I wanted.

At the same time, the financial burden continued growing.

Tuition costs were high.

Living expenses were high.

Opportunities were limited.

Most importantly, I didn't want my parents carrying that burden any longer.

I had watched them sacrifice enough already.

Making the decision to leave engineering was incredibly difficult.

Many people saw it as giving up.

But for me, it was the opposite.

I wasn't giving up on my future.

I was choosing a different path toward it.

Coming to Denmark

In 2024, I moved to Denmark.

I came because I wanted to learn.

Denmark is one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world.

Cycling is not just transportation here.

It is a culture.

It is a lifestyle.

It is part of everyday life.

I wanted to be part of that world.

Moving to a new country was exciting, but it was also challenging.

Everything was different.

The language.

The culture.

The systems.

The expectations.

I had to start from the beginning.

But I was willing to do whatever it took.

Because every new challenge was an opportunity to grow.

Learning the Danish Bicycle Industry

Soon after arriving, I started working at CustomBike.

I already understood the basics of mechanics, but Denmark introduced me to a completely different world of bicycles.

Electric bicycles.

Battery systems.

Controllers.

Diagnostics.

Motor technology.

Advanced repairs.

Customer expectations.

Professional service.

I became obsessed with learning.

Every day I wanted to know more.

I spent countless hours studying electric bike systems and understanding how different components worked together.

During this time, Magnus became an important mentor.

He helped me sharpen my skills.

He encouraged me to keep learning.

And perhaps most importantly, he reminded me that there are still genuinely good people in the world.

People who want others to succeed.

That lesson stayed with me.

More Than a Mechanic

As time passed, my responsibilities grew.

I wasn't only repairing bikes anymore.

I was helping customers.

I was selling bikes.

I was solving technical problems.

I was managing customer expectations.

I was learning how businesses operate.

And after work, I spent countless hours teaching myself e-commerce, marketing, and website development.

My dream project slowly became Twowheels.dk.

The name was simple.

My entire life had revolved around two wheels.

Bicycles.

Motorcycles.

Motocross.

Freedom.

Adventure.

Learning.

Twowheels represented all of it.

I envisioned a place where people could find honest information, quality products, and genuine support.

Not just another webshop.

A community.

Seeing the Gaps

The more I learned about the industry, the more opportunities I saw.

Many customers waited weeks for repairs.

Many struggled to find spare parts.

Many owners of online bike brands found workshops unwilling to service their bikes.

Too often, customer support disappeared after the sale.

I believed customers deserved better.

I believed a bike shop should be there before the purchase, during the purchase, and long after the purchase.

Because trust does not end when money changes hands.

Trust begins there.

Starting Over

Like many entrepreneurs, my journey has not been smooth.

I faced setbacks that tested me both financially and emotionally.

At one point, I found myself struggling to survive.

The future I had worked so hard to build suddenly felt uncertain.

There were moments when giving up would have been easier.

Moments when fear felt stronger than hope.

Moments when I questioned everything.

But difficult moments reveal who you truly are.

And during those times, I discovered something important.

Nobody can take away your skills.

Nobody can take away your knowledge.

Nobody can take away your values.

And nobody can take away your determination.

So I chose to continue.

Why Everest?

People often ask why I chose the name Everest Bikes.

The answer goes far beyond the mountain itself.

Everest represents Nepal.

It represents resilience.

It represents taking one step at a time.

When people think about Everest, they often think about reaching the summit.

But the summit is only one moment.

The real story is the journey.

The preparation.

The setbacks.

The sacrifices.

The challenges.

The determination required to keep moving forward.

Life has taught me that every achievement is temporary.

Once you reach one summit, another challenge appears.

Another mountain waits.

Another lesson begins.

That is what Everest means to me.

The journey never ends.

My Mission

My mission is simple.

I want every customer to receive a bike that is worth every hour they worked to earn the money for it.

I want every customer to receive honest advice.

Fair pricing.

Reliable service.

Outstanding after-sales support.

And most importantly, respect.

Whether someone buys a folding e-bike, a cargo bike, an electric mountain bike, or an electric motocross bike, they deserve a company that genuinely cares.

Because buying a bike should not be the end of a transaction.

It should be the beginning of a relationship.

Looking Ahead

Everest Bikes is still at the beginning of its journey.

I have big dreams.

I want to build a company known for honesty.

A company known for customer care.

A company that represents the values I learned growing up in Nepal and the professionalism I learned in Denmark.

Success is not simply about revenue.

It is not simply about growth.

Success means earning trust.

Success means solving problems.

Success means seeing a customer smile because you helped them.

Every repair completed.

Every customer helped.

Every bike delivered.

Every challenge overcome.

Each one is another step forward.

And just like climbing Everest, every step counts.

Thank You

If you have purchased a bike from us, trusted us with a repair, or simply visited our website, thank you.

You are not just supporting a bike shop.

You are supporting a dream that started with a little boy in Nepal riding an Avon bicycle with the words "Follow Me, I'm the Chief."

A dream that crossed continents.

A dream built on hard work, curiosity, resilience, and compassion.

And a dream that continues every single day.

I hope to earn your trust.

And I look forward to helping you enjoy every ride.

— Bipin

Founder, Everest Bikes