Sinterklaas gift
A Sinterklaas gift they won't see coming.
Not socks and not a bottle, but the route they talked about all year. And because it's a file, you can still make it on 4 December.
One ride. Endless looks.
Different rides, each in its own palette, map style and elevation gradient.
Why this works
Sinterklaas and the athlete in the house
Sinterklaas — the Dutch gift-giving evening on 5 December — tends to push you towards the familiar corner for an athlete: socks, a bottle, gels, a towel with a name on it. Nice, but predictable, and there's a good chance someone else lands on the same idea.
A poster of their own route sits in a different category. It is personal without being expensive, it fits the idea of a gift with a thought behind it, and it is immediately clear why you chose it: you know which ride or run mattered most this year.
Practically it suits this time of year too. You make the poster online and download the print-ready file straight away — no order, no shipping, no risk of a parcel still being in transit on 5 December. Print it at home or have it printed at a print shop or photo service.
Why it suits Sinterklaas
The file costs $4.20; what you spend on printing and framing is up to you.
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Fits any budget
Print it small for the shoe, or large and framed as the main gift.
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No delivery time
Download immediately. Still doable on 4 December, with no shipping risk.
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Nobody gives the same
There is one poster of their route — duplicates are impossible.
Coming soon: broader packages and extra sizes.
How it works
Sorted in a few minutes
You need the GPX file of their route — or a public Strava activity.
For whom in the house?
Sinterklaas works best when the gift says something about the person.
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The cyclist
That one climb from the summer holiday, or the classic they rode.
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The runner
This year's race, with the date and time on the poster.
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The hiker
A multi-day trek, merged into one continuous route.
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The whole family
The holiday route you did together — a gift for everyone at the table.
Sinterklaas gift
Frequently asked questions
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What's a good Sinterklaas gift for an athlete?
Something personal rather than something off the standard sports shelf. A poster of their own ride, run or trek is original, costs little and shows you know what they're up to.
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Can I still sort this on 4 or 5 December?
Yes. You make the poster online and download the file right after payment; it also arrives by email. There is no delivery or shipping, so you only depend on how quickly you can print.
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Does it work for a Secret Sinterklaas draw?
Very well. The file costs a few euros; printed on A3 in a simple frame you stay well within a typical draw budget. And there's no risk someone else bought the same thing.
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Can I work it into a surprise?
Yes, and it rhymes easily: about the climb they conquered or the marathon they kept talking about. Roll up the print and hide it in the surprise, or print the route small as a ‘treasure map’ that leads to the real gift.
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How do you give a file as a gift?
By printing it. At home on A4 or A3, or at a print shop or photo service in a large format. Roll the print up with a ribbon around it, or print it small and put it in a frame — that unwraps better than a USB stick.
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I don't have their GPX file — is it possible?
Often yes. If their activity is public on Strava, you can download the route as a GPX. If it was an event, the official course is usually online.
Sort the Sinterklaas gift now
Upload their GPX file and download the poster immediately.
Opens the editor with a real 151 km ride through South Limburg. Everything is editable, and you can still upload your own GPX afterwards.