July 3 - Bicycle for Two?

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Title: Bicycle for Two?

Author: Pompey

Universe: ACD

Rating: G

Warnings: none

Word count: 100

Summary:  Holmes falls in love and Watson is less than impressed.

Prompt: July 3 – Love at first sight.

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For a man who never took exercise for exercise’s sake, Sherlock Holmes was surprisingly enamored with bicycling. He had expressed interest during a case but soon after began researching them in earnest. Riding lessons followed shortly and Watson found himself badgered into learning as well.

Watson’s reaction was much more subdued. He found bicycle seats uncomfortable at best and cycling on certain terrain put more strain on his damaged Achilles tendon than walking. Still, he had to admit it made keeping up with Sherlock Holmes easier and he could not argue against anything that got Holmes out into fresh air.

Comments

[capt_facepalm]

Cycling is a perfect mode of transportation, unless you live in hilly terrain. It is energy efficient, climate friendly, and if other traffic lets you, it's a healthy choice of exercise. No wonder a smart man like Holmes has taken an interest in it.