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.
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Download your GPX file
Grab your ride's GPX file from Strava, Garmin and others. One little file with your route — that's all you need to start.
Step 2 of 5
Upload your GPX
Drag the file onto Route Frame or click to pick it. We read distance, elevation and duration automatically.
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Make it yours in the editor
Tune it exactly how you like: pick a color palette, map style and background, and show the elevation profile and the stats you want. Endless tweaking — free.
Step 4 of 5
Simple, secure checkout
Pay once, no subscription. Check out with confidence on a secure payment page.
Step 5 of 5
Source file and invoice by email
Right after payment you get the high-quality, print-ready PDF source file with your invoice in your inbox. Print it at home or at a print shop — now or again in five years.
Print-ready vector PDF at A4. Exactly the source file you receive after payment.
No GPX file yet?
How to export your ride
Your poster starts with a GPX — the file that holds your route. Grab it from Strava or Garmin in half a minute.
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Open your activity on Strava
Go to strava.com (easiest on a computer) and open the activity you want on the poster.
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Open the actions menu
Click the three dots (⋯) at the top right of the activity.
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Choose ‘Export GPX’
Your GPX file downloads right away. Ready to upload.
Tip: exporting works best on the Strava website; the option is tucked away in the app. A manual activity without GPS can't be exported.
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Open your ride in Garmin Connect
Go to connect.garmin.com and open the ride under ‘Activities’.
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Open the top-right menu
Click the gear icon (⚙) or the three dots (⋯) above the activity.
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Choose ‘Export to GPX’
The GPX file downloads. Drop it in below.
Tip: this works on connect.garmin.com. In the Garmin Connect app the option is simply called ‘Export’.
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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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 export it as a GPX yourself. If it was an event, the official course is usually online.
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Is the price right for a small Sinterklaas gift?
Yes. You pay for the file; the rest of the cost is set by the size and frame you choose. Printed small it is a modest gift, framed large it becomes the main one.
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Can I make several posters for different people?
Yes. Every route is its own poster, so you can make something for several people in the house — each with their own ride and style.
Sort the Sinterklaas gift now
Upload their GPX file and download the poster immediately.