Author Archives: Unfolded NYC

About Unfolded NYC

I live in Manhattan with a husband, two cats and a Brompton M6L named Monty. Contact me: unfoldednyc at gmail dot com (you know what to do)

Freaky

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Monty and I were riding along when his wheels suddenly locked. There wasn’t much traffic, fortunately, and I carried my stricken boy to the sidewalk for a look. A twig had wrapped itself completely – and very tightly – around the rear … Continue reading →

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Five Boro Weekend Highlights

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

The Brompton Diarist came for lunch on Saturday – drawn, she admitted, as much by the house’s felines as its people (and I’m totally fine with that!) – with a selection of marvelous cheeses, all new to me, all delicious. After lunch we’d planned to … Continue reading →

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Down South

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Monty and I left home early today to pick up our credentials for Sunday’s Five Boro Bike Tour. Our destination was the Bike Expo at Pier 36 on the East River – an opportunity to ride the lovely waterfront bike path at … Continue reading →

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Spring commuting

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

  Such a pleasure, even when the wind is fierce.  

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Après moi, le déluge

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

The phrase popped into my head during this morning’s rain-soaked ride. (Yes, I realize that would be durant rather than après, and I am hardly a doomed French king. Take it up with my subconscious.) I don’t mind, as long as I’m dressed for wet … Continue reading →

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Riverside Park

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Silly sculptures. Beautiful light.

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I Can’t Ride 55

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Not yesterday, at least, but the season has just begun. It could not have been a lovelier day for the Tour de Staten Island. Monty and I left home at 6:15 am and rode to the ferry, where we found a … Continue reading →

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Around Manhattan

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

In preparation for the Tour de Staten Island, Monty and I set out to circumnavigate our island via the Greenway. We didn’t, quite, but an exceptionally windy day (why are they always head- rather than tailwinds?) gave us a good 20+ … Continue reading →

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Everyone needs a fashion signature.

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

My first adult bike helmet (maybe my first ever – I don’t recall wearing one as a kid) was gray. So was my second. The third would have been too, but the shop only had the Giro Feature in red, and … Continue reading →

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My first Strava

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

I logged my commute this morning! The free Strava app is a snap to use: just hit ‘record’ when you start, ‘stop’ when you end. It captures details – distance, elevation, time and speed – on each ride segment. There … Continue reading →

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