Gift idea
A gift made of their own route.
They already have the gear. What they don't have is a poster of the ride, run or trek that actually meant something. You choose the style; they recognise every bend.
One ride. Endless looks.
Different rides, each in its own palette, map style and elevation gradient.
Why this works
Why a route beats sports gear
Anyone who trains seriously has already picked their equipment. The socks, the bottle, the gel subscription: received three times over. That is the problem with a sports gift — you are competing with someone who knows exactly what they want and has already bought it.
A route is the opposite. It isn't a product but a memory with a shape. That one ride in the Ardennes where it rained for hours, the first time the 10K went under the hour, the long trek you walked together — that is what gets talked about. And no tangible version of those stories exists yet.
Route Frame turns one into a poster. You need the GPS file of the route and a few minutes. You choose the colours, the map style and which numbers appear; we turn it into a print-ready file you print yourself, at the size that suits their wall.
Why it makes a great gift
For $4.20 you get the print-ready file. What you spend on printing and framing is up to you.
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Impossible to duplicate
There is exactly one poster of their route. Nobody else can have given this.
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It stays up
Not a consumable that's gone in a month, but something that stays on the wall.
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You set the budget
The file is cheap; whether you print it on A4 or have it framed large is your call.
Coming soon: broader packages and extra sizes.
How it works
From their route to a gift
All you need is the GPX file of the route — or a public Strava activity.
Which route do you pick?
The choice is often easier than you think — there's usually one ride or run it always comes back to.
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The achievement
The first marathon, Mont Ventoux, the hundred kilometres that finally worked.
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The shared trip
The holiday you cycled or walked together — a gift about both of you.
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The regular loop
That one route from home they have ridden or run hundreds of times.
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The event
A classic, a city marathon or a sportive whose course is online.
Gift idea
Frequently asked questions
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What's a good gift for someone who trains a lot?
Something personal rather than something practical. Athletes pick their own gear; a poster of a route that means something to them is not something anyone else would think of.
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I don't have their GPX file — can I still make something?
Yes, in two ways. If their activity is public on Strava you can export it as a GPX yourself. If it was an event — a marathon, a classic, a sportive — the official course is often online and you use that.
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Can I make the gift without them noticing?
Yes. You don't need their account, only the route file. You create and download the poster yourself, and nothing is sent to them.
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Will I receive a framed poster in the post?
No, you get the print-ready PDF file. You print it yourself or have it printed — at home on A4, or large at a print shop or photo service. The upside: you choose the size and frame, and you can reprint it later.
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How quickly do I have it?
Immediately. You make the poster in your browser and download the file right after payment; it also arrives by email. There is no delivery time — useful if you're running late.
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Does it work for sports other than cycling and running?
Yes. Any activity with a GPS track works: hiking, mountain biking, gravel, triathlon, skating, rowing or a multi-day trek.
Make a gift of their best route
Upload the GPX file and see within seconds how it will look.
Opens the editor with a real 151 km ride through South Limburg. Everything is editable, and you can still upload your own GPX afterwards.