{"id":829986,"date":"2026-07-27T21:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T21:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/829986\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T21:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T21:19:10","slug":"weekend-snapshot-241-bikepacking-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/829986\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Snapshot #241 – BIKEPACKING.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this Weekend Snapshot, our readers share a surprising mix of scenes from their recent bikepacking journeys through Senegal, Colorado, and Australia. Find the latest submissions from three continents and submit something from one of your adventures here\u2026<\/p>\n

Our 241st installment of Weekend Snapshot showcases three more vignettes from recent getaways shared by folks from across our diverse global community. This time, we tag along for bikepacking trips through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the lush forests of Victoria, Australia, and the sandy backcountry of Senegal. Scope out the latest scenes below, then scroll further to find some related posts from our archive and a quick form to share a shot from one of your rides.<\/p>\n

Senegal
\n\"Weekend<\/a>
\nBy Sam Underwood<\/a><\/p>\n

After six months of cycling in Africa, our sand riding skills have improved greatly. There will always be one combination far better suited to the conditions, though.<\/p>\n

Colorado, USA
\n\"Weekend<\/a>
\nBy Ryan White<\/a><\/p>\n

Russ of Switzerland Trail Bikepacking Supply and I attempted to escape the Front Range heat that has settled over much of Colorado by exploring the Switzerland Trail and camping in the mining ghost town of Caribou high above Boulder.<\/p>\n

Victoria, Australia
\n\"Weekend<\/a>
\nBy Victoria Veldhuizen<\/p>\n

After a stunning winter\u2019s day on the Billy Bunyip Overnighter<\/a> route, we reached camp just in time to soak in the last of the beautiful rays, eat refried beans, and tuck in for what was one of the coldest nights this winter. The ice on our bikes in the morning told the story of the limits we pushed our three-season tent to!<\/p>\n

Send Us Your Weekend Snapshot<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be selecting three photos per week to feature in Weekend Snapshot. Send yours along for consideration, and if it\u2019s selected, we\u2019ll be in touch! Note: We prefer 3:2 ratio landscape-oriented photos.<\/p>\n

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