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00:03 Almost a third of the entire length of Britain's road network is made up of rural lanes.
00:09 [music]
00:10 Neolithic trackways, Roman roads, and medieval pilgrim trails,
00:15 that all tell a story of the land itself.
00:18 [music]
00:18 As a racing cyclist, I'm used to riding fast and taking risks, but all that is about to change.
00:25 I'm going to embark on the joys of slow cycling.
00:28 [music]
00:33 In this series, we discover the hidden corners of Britain with author of Lost Lanes, Jack Thurston.
00:41 I always say that I'm trying to travel at the speed of the land, and I think the bicycle is perfect for that.
00:48 Dorset in the southwest of England.
00:51 This is British countryside at its best.
00:53 It's perfect, isn't it?
00:54 A county famous for its geological features.
00:57 We've got an appointment with a very large man, stark naked.
01:01 Oh my gosh.
01:03 He's got some power.
01:05 With its sunken lanes.
01:06 It's getting narrower and narrower, isn't it?
01:09 Iron Age hill forts.
01:11 You start feeling as though you're cycling through history, really.
01:15 Dramatic coastline.
01:16 Wow, look at that cliff.
01:18 And quintessential English villages.
01:21 That's the wise man's cottage. That'd be yours.
01:24 Exploring fascinating routes that take you off the beaten track.
01:27 [screams]
01:30 Mate, you're mad.
01:31 Count smiles, not miles, James.
01:33 I like that.
01:35 Take the slower lane, the lighter side of road life.
01:39 Life in Lost Lanes. I love it.
01:42 [music]
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01:49 (dramatic music)