This Weekend Snapshot features fresh reader-submitted scenes from bikepacking trips on three continents. Find vignettes shared from Kyrgyzstan, Australia, and Mexico here. Plus, use the form to contribute to a future edition of this Monday morning series…

Connecting a trio of unique vistas seen from the saddle, our latest Weekend Snapshot showcases the beauty of Kyrgyzstan’s steppes, Mexico’s rugged mountains, and Australia’s lush forests. Start your week by exploring all three submissions below, then continue scrolling to find some related posts and a quick form you can use to share a photo from one of your bikepacking getaways.

Victoria, Australia

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By Victoria Veldhuizen

Threatening high winds and a deluge of rain may have put paid to my plans for cracking out the Otway Rip in my week off between jobs, but I made the most of the one fine day available with a quick overnighter. Headwinds and road closures aside, a mid-week getaway was the perfect cleanse for the soul.

Kyrgyzstan

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By Alan Danby and Britt Walker

We finished our ride along the Tian Shan Traverse this weekend, riding up and over the Karakol and Kegety Pass. Kyrgyzstan treated us to all seasons over the two days and gifted us with a beautiful last day as we climbed and descended back to Bishkek. We felt sad to finish this ride; this place is seriously special.

Hidalgo, Mexico

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By Ernesto Durand

This route is part of the Zimapán Challenge, a mountain biking route through Angostura Canyon. As I don’t like to participate in big events with many people, a friend and I decided to do the route a day before. That way, we could take these photos of the landscapes without any other people.

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We’ll be selecting three photos per week to feature in Weekend Snapshot. Send yours along for consideration, and if it’s selected, we’ll be in touch! Note: We prefer 3:2 ratio landscape-oriented photos.

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