North 48 Bicycles was started out of passion for cycling combined with the fact that we are located in one of the most amazing areas for cycling outside Tuscany – numerous national teams and elite level athletes don’t call it home for nothing! The company was started by David Ley, who after 25 years as a part-time cyclist and full time consulting hydrogeologist, decided to focus full-time on cycling, and share the amazing riding with others. more... See more text