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14-Oct-2017 -- This is the third out of 4 reports reaching confluence points during a 4-day cycling trip from Madrid to Barcelona. The story continues from 41°N 2°W and starts from 41°N 3°W.

After I had spent the night in the village Tartanedo near 41°N 2°W, I continued cycling eastwards. I came along a mountainous road via Daroca, Bea, Fonfría, and finally I reached the mountain village Rudilla located 800 m from this confluence point. The road A-2514 passes through Rudilla and continues to the north-east. Soon there is a mountain pass (1250 m altitude). Right at the top, a little gravel track splits up and after continuing on it for 400 m, the confluence is only 70 m to the east.

To overcome the last 70 m means to climb upwards between rocks. In addition the plants growing there have sharp thorns. I was too lazy to change into long pants and tried hiking upwards in shorts. I succeeded but had to pay for that.

The confluence is nicely located almost at the top of the hill. Accordingly there are great views in all directions. This is indeed a very nice and pleasant point! The climate seems to be dry in this region as I could tell from the kind of grass and scattered bushes.

After the visit I coasted down to Huesa del Común and in the evening I was able to reach the town Andorra (Teruel) where I could spent the night in a hotel.

CP Visit Details:

• Distance of bicycle parking: 70 m
• Time to reach the CP from the road: 10 minutes
• Time at the CP: 3:07 PM
• Measured height: 1237 m
• Minimal distance according to GPS: 0 m
• Position accuracy: 2 m
• Topography: mountainous
• Vegetation: scattered thorny bushes, dry grass
• Weather: sunny, 27° C (felt temperature)
• Given Name: The Thorns in Shorts Confluence

The story finishes at 41°N 0°.