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)

Windy. City.

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

I actually do get off the bike path! Last night I rode to midtown – against gusts that tried to move me sideways instead of forward – to watch our chef and his team teach a cooking class. They killed it. I didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Thawing

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

It’s still a bit soon to pack away my winter woolies, but the snow in this week-old pic is history. And the Hudson is no longer covered with ice. Woohooooo! Monty and I are back to our regular daily commute, enjoying … Continue reading →

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The last ride of winter

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Yesterday was frigid but sunny enough to clear some of the white stuff from the streets. I rescued Monty from under my desk and we rode home from work. There was still some light in the sky at 6:30 pm. … Continue reading →

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Trust the Force

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

I took Monty to NYCeWheels  for his 6-month/1,000+ mile checkup. Izzy, the shop’s excellent mechanic, pronounced my boy healthy, fit and ready for spring. As I headed back across town, I realized Izzy had returned the handlebars to their factory setting, … Continue reading →

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Night rides

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

The prospect of riding home in the cold and dark doesn’t thrill me. But once I’m out there, I rather like it. My commute is nearly painless – 5 miles each way, mostly flat, mostly on a protected (well-maintained and -lit) path. Riverside … Continue reading →

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Siberia on the Hudson

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

When it’s here’s what happens to the river no matter how far south you ride. And here’s what happens when you breathe into your face mask.

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Still here, huh, winter?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

I got home from Arizona late last night. I’m giving myself a day (maybe two, considering the forecast) to get used to the cold again before I ride to work. Next year, I’m getting a pair of these studded tires. … Continue reading →

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Winter break

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

No cycling this week: I’m in Arizona looking after my dad, without enough leisure time to justify bringing Monty along. It’s a treat to be out of the Northeast’s deep freeze for a bit, enjoying spectacular sunrises… sunsets (doesn’t this look … Continue reading →

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You thought I said BIKING?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Between concerns about black ice and warnings of more “wintry mix” (doesn’t that sound like a holiday party snack?), Monty and I haven’t been out as much as we’d like. Fortunately, two days of near-40º temps have cleared a lot of scary stuff from … Continue reading →

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Golden sun, gray slush

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Unfolded NYC

Last night’s ride home was uneventful. The bike path exit I usually take was unplowed, so I walked Monty over the snow, and by the time we got home he needed another bath. This time I extended the back wheel … Continue reading →

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