28 The Solitary Cyclist from The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1905) Audiobook

[@willowanastasiades4385]

I'm absolutely loving your recordings Greg... currently listening to a story every night before I go to sleep. Thank you.... They are thoroughly wonderful 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@firefly620]

Me, too! I have for years now. This is probably my most reliable routine in my whole day

[@lyragranger9723]

I love these so much. I can’t hear any other narrator anymore.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks, Lyra! Very nice of you to say so, although I do become a bit wearing after a while! I'm told...

[@lyragranger9723]

Sherlock Holmes Stories Magpie Audio I disagree!

[@bighurka]

Not by a long shot dear Sir!

[@lemongrab771]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audiowho?!😤 i’ll fight them! ur the best❤

[@granny13ad33]

Another great Sherlock. It is amazing how Conan Doyle could weave such twisting and brilliant stories. And of course Mr. Wagland is an equally brilliant reader. Thank you!

[@vt2816]

The insults in this are brilliant!

[@MrClutz-gt9kk]

The voice that you have chosen for Mr. Holmes is exactly as I imagined. Thank you for the amazing audio!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're very welcome!

[@catskywalker3372]

Uhhhh I

[@Sircharlesbailey]

I’m South African and I must say that’s one of the best South African accents I’ve heard being put on. Kudos

[@jessicabellair145]

Hello from South East, Texas….

[@chefskengko184]

Period accurate accent too

[@lchchatter614]

Superb! Thank you. You are a master at your craft, Greg, as was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, whom I’m certain would have loved your readings.

[@deew412]

This one of the best stories. I usually listen to these to help me sleep. This kept me spell bound. Love the reading and accents

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Dee

[@SeerOfTime577]

Ah, there are many a boss scene in this tale! Sherlock completely destroying Woodley in the pub! And, of course, when he took everyone’s guns and took full control over the situation. Truly a master at his trade~

[@williamwatt2878]

9:58❤

[@gebswife]

Thank you, so very much, for sharing your wonderful readings.💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@arvsupr2354]

Wonderfully voiced Holmes.

[@TheMinerMan]

"You're too late! She's my wife!" "No, she's your widow."

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha!

[@lyragranger9723]

I love that

[@xwongx]

Savage

[@StrangeDad]

Who knew Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote blockbuster one-liners? :D

[@O2BAmachine]

@@xwongx seriously 😳

[@O2BAmachine]

Holmes is so sassy towards Watson 😆

[@michaelwargo5702]

If your reading , im listening ..as always, thank you

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Michael.

[@hv1946FLUSA]

Thank you for another great read! Every evening, as I wind down, the stories are de rigueur for my routine.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them!

[@molly-b2]

I am SO thrilled to find your narrations! My commute to work is no longer a drudge. Now the only bad part is when I get so lost in the story that I miss my train stop! 😊

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Yes, I've done that once or twice, due to falling asleep. And it's invariably the last train! Very annoying! Thanks Mona O!

[@sivanlevi3867]

The Solitary Cyclist sure was entertaining, even just the title alone is enough to say, "Wow", on my lips.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Fantastic narration and story. Thank you!

[@byd5801]

Best line: Holmes "his adjectives were very vigorous" 🤣🤣

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

And his adverbs a bit limp, sadly ;-)

[@gda295]

on the subject of grammar, i always like [ out of the bohemia scandal]...' only the germans would be so careless with their verbs' or words t.t.e.

[@markwallace1251]

Simply Amazing....

[@maryeckel9682]

Ah, another favorite story! Violet is a great character.

[@fastaxion229]

Great recording.

[@nickwebb9290]

This whole series is fabulous. Thank you so very much

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them, Nick! Cheers!

[@leoniegrosse9121]

wow, kudos to you! Your recordings are truly marvelous ^^

[@theycallherlee]

I’m from Johannesburg. Well done on the South African accent.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Lihle. Kind of you to say so. Best wishes.

[@ranban282]

Is this how South African people of English descent speak? Graeme Smith, Shaun Pollock, and Whackhead Simpson sound pretty different - something between a UK and an Australian accent. The names of characters seem to be of English origin. I am Indian, not South African, but I think that the characters have been force fitted with an Afrikaans accent when they're obviously of English descent. Ps: I love all your work, the effort you put in, and the authenticity quite well. You did Indian accents quite well in the Sign of the four.

[@LearnEnglishEasy]

It's so amazing, I will listen to it every day

[@thol2324]

Thanks so much for narrating these books! I can't seem to relax and its nearly 1am, but your sherlock audiobooks always help me unwind so I know problem will be solved soon ❤

[@eladoren939]

Thank you so much greg. Im in the middle of listening all of SH stories for the second time now your amazing readings have given me many hours of joy and relaxation Keep up the wonderful work❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad to hear it. Many thanks, eladoren

[@ahmedsheikh9090]

Absolutely love the soothing tone of your voice. 👌

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you!

[@emilykrahn3185]

Yes. Wonderful voice. Wonderful voices of the different characters ...so professional ....

[@lcarole3131]

Certainly 1 of my favorites so far-such colourful language😏

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Colourful language! Always enjoyable.

[@evelynstringer5697]

Thank you so much! your audio books are my favourite to listen to!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you like them, Ivy!

[@sunflowerz54]

Thank you Greg!! GreT job as always :)

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you liked it!

[@gualbertopraxedes9358]

Long time I read those narratives... seemed like I was too lazy to read... but then, reading the book accompanied by the audios gave me strength again to continue reading ... thx a whole lot for sharing!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Good to hear!

[@malcolmbeven5152]

Anything else read by Gregg,,,,, ,?Very enjoyable listening especially at night 👌

[@traceywright9484]

I have a desire to hear you every night. 😉 if I may be so bold to ask if you have ever thought of reading for sleep meditation. Your voice is really beautiful especially before bed. As I suffer from insomnia you lead me to the edge of sleep and i wake up and it's morning. Thank you so much. ☺

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Tracey. I've never thought of doing a sleep meditation but perhaps I'll muse on it a little more. It would need some soothing music too, I guess. Thanks for the idea!

[@sanketjhaveri7951]

stupendous audio clip!!!!!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Cheers Sanket.

[@matthewholden8642]

As someone from Pretoria (in between Johannesburg and Kimberly) I enjoy the South African accent

[@christinepinkney4124]

Thank you , enjoy listening to these , such a pleasant narrative

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Glad you enjoyed them, Christine!

[@carlstevens4981]

Very good another perfect reading.

[@englishcat19]

Love this. Great stuff bro

[@samanthapieterse8664]

Ah, the South African accent is so difficult to emulate. But this is one of the best tries that I have ever heard.

[@TFx2TV]

Great stuff! Been listening to these for a few weeks now. Looking forward to whatever your next project is, keep it up!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks, will do!

[@joannacorcoran1620]

I listen to your narration every evening. I would love to hear you read harry potter

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Joanna. I'd love to be paid to read Harry Potter!

[@amandagibbs2429]

This tale is one of the scariest for me having been in a similar situation before. It's sad we live in a world where circumstances from the late 1800s can still be felt today. 💔

[@anju2662]

Keep Doing.. You Are the Best..

[@KiKiabout]

Love... Thank you!

[@maldetete431]

I'm currently reading along in my Complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Volume 2.

[@ringpop6177]

Acertain is actually my favorite law enforcement word

[@babybooandherhumandeb3188]

Thank you

[@casualcouch9459]

37:14 I audibly went "oh shit" that was such an awesome response lol

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Ha! Better out that in.

[@katyluby8735]

I love Sherlock Holmes!!!

[@charlesdexterward7781]

You have ruined me for listening to any other Sherlock Holmes narrator.

[@pesachnestlebaum]

Charles Dexter Ward same! I can't listen to anyone else

[@leogayathri]

Wonderful work Sir.

[@granny13ad33]

Absolutely!

[@ahmedsheikh9090]

Yes definitely.... For me too

[@relaye585]

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot Drink up me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We kindle and char, inflame and ignite Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We burn up the city, we're really a fright Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho

[@carolsunanday2098]

Love this narrator

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thanks Carol. This narrator thanks you.

[@reneebrogdon3155]

Thank-You for uploadin

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

You're welcome

[@DarthWill3]

*Watson:* _(narrating)_ Holmes’s quiet day in the country had a singular termination, for he arrived at Baker Street late in the evening with a large ice pack on his forehead, besides a general air of dissipation which would have made his own person the fitting object of a Scotland Yard investigation. *Salem Saberhagen:* _(as Holmes)_ We had got as far as this when who should walk in but good old Mr. Woodley, who had been drinking his beer in the taproom and had heard the whole conversation. Who was I? What did I want? What did I mean by asking blah, blah, blah? Quite big language he used back there; his adjectives were very... um, _vigorous._ He ended a string of abuse by a vicious stomp to the loose floorboard I was on, catapulting me into the ceiling. The next few minutes were delicious. It was a slogging ruffian against a scratchy little ball of fur, and I don't mean the itchy kind. I emerged as you see me. Mr. Woodley went home with bandages running from noggin to neck. _(one of his catchphrases)_ He-he-he...

[@veritas6335]

Victorian English is, to say the least, quaint. What might be “an ecstasy of despair?” And by the way, Dorle’s favorite distance is a hundred yards.Or often two hundred yards. I think he didn’t get out much. A hundred yards is the length of a football field (US) or a city block. You can’t really tell what a human being is doing in any detail, a hundred yards away, much less two hundred.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Specsavers?

[@robbinsteel]

Shrubbery always plays a part in the stories.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

One would hope so 😅

[@mbrenner3629]

Such fun & funny. Pray proceed

[@gregnicholls8347]

It's easy to forget, having been somewhat annoyed at the rarefied class atmosphere of these stories, how natural they are for the gentry and what a break for all those living in poverty.

[@just_another32]

Good S. African accent, Mr Wagland!

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

5 years with BOSS helped.

[@just_another32]

@@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio my word!

[@SJVonB]

It is unexplained how Caruthers had a 10 year old daughter but said his love for Violet Smith was the first time he ever loved.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

I believe it can happen!

[@chrisbolland5634]

Your south african accent is amazing!

[@lifewelllived1942]

Nobody could be as best as u

[@relaye585]

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot Drink up me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We kindle and char, inflame and ignite Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We burn up the city, we're really a fright Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me We're beggars and blighters, ne'er-do-well cads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho

[@abdullahzaidofficial6690]

thank u sir

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you, AZ O!

[@sockmonkey22]

Spoiler alert: The cyclist is not even involved during the climax. She just serves as the MacGuffin and her presence interferes with the male rivalry and showdown.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Thank you

[@lyndypatriot2650]

Okay. If you are reading this before you watch, didn't the heroine in her initial interview say her S African Uncle was Cyril? And at the end the telegram read Ralph? Just wondering if I am daft or not.

[@gretafinz6486]

I expected Nigel Loring to ride by.

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

He often is, Greta!

[@NickDiFroscia-s4y]

Back to reality ❣️

[@NickDiFroscia]

Back to reality ❣️.

[@MrBawdry]

I may have missed something but what happened to the little girl she was teaching?

[@veritas6335]

What is a “heath?”

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Dictionary might help.

[@studentoflife2484]

👏👏👏

[@polsen114]

❤️

[@watertruck9893]

17:35 as a bookmark

[@mijiyoon5575]

Re~listen👍👍🎬🎬😁😁🎃🎃

[@yniz3]

hi

[@laisbarbini]

26:57

[@gemmacastrillon2301]

VISTO 1/8/20

[@GarthVader78]

Do us South Africans really sound like that?🙈😖

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Of course!

[@claradenev]

❤

[@sherlock_holmes_magpie_audio]

Backatcha!

[@nikaylatucker6714]

14:48