How to make your own strava art poster
Strava art is created using Strava, turning an epic ride into a piece of fun and beautiful piece of art. This process requires a lot of pre-planning to find the best route. We would recommend spending some time before officially starting your Strava art to check whether the intended route is viable. This includes checking for deadends, one way roads or other potential blockers that could disrupt your progress.
Follow our guide to begin your Strava art journey:
How to turn your Strava art ride into a poster
Our Strava art posters are great if you've created a beautiful or fun piece of art and you want to display it in your home. Follow our step by step guide to start the process:
How does it work?
We also have a helpful video available to help you start your Strava art poster journey:
Why Choose Us For Your Strava Art Posters?
Find out why The English Cyclist is the best and only choice for your Strava art posters
Our Strava Art Poster Reviews
If we didn’t manage to convince you, check out our myriad of 5 star reviews from our valued customers:
A repeat order for a map print for other riders that had taken part in a 500 mile trip was fulfilled quickly and well, just like the original order and previous orders that I have made.
Robert Giles
Excellent service, again!
Received the pictures promptly in the post. Absolutely delighted with them. They are now proudly displayed on my wall. Excellent service all round!
Stuart Paterson
Fantastic
3rd map I've ordered for my husband. Reminders of trips and rides. He loves them. On the wall, next to the Wattbike - inspiration !
Katrina Clark
3rd time buyer
Really great quality and a memory to remember liked it so much I recommended it to friends.
Mark Biggs
Strava custom ride map
I ordered an A3 print as a gift for a friend. I’m not really tech savvy but Rob was a great help and his customer service was impeccable.
Lee Coleman
Excellent Service!
Purchased a personalised gpx print of a marathon I completed with my husband in memory of my father. It looks stunning now framed on the wall. Thanks so much thoroughly recommend
Abigail Phillips
Fabulous way to remember a special event
FAQ’s
How Long Will My Strava Art Poster Take to Arrive?
In Europe and North America our posters arrive in around 5-7 days on average. We can offer faster shipping options so just get in touch if you want it sooner. For more information on our shipping options explore the shipping page.
What files do I need to make a map?
Our map design tool can link to your Strava account and get rides straight from there... or you can upload GPX files to create your map.
You can get GPX files from various devices such as Garmin and Garmin Connect, Komoot, etc. If you need some help get in touch!
How do I create a map for someone else?
Most cyclists have an account with Strava and this is the best place to get their ride GPX files.
If you don't have direct access to their Strava account then there is a way to find their ride and get the files to create a map. Read our blog post on that.
What is a GPX file?
A GPX file is simply a text file with geographic information such as waypoints, tracks, and routes saved in it.
Many cyclists record their rides via their phones, or devices like a Garmin or Wahoo. 9 times out of 10 those devices upload the activity to Strava or other websites where cyclists can review how fast, or slow, they are. From these websites we tend to be able to download a 'GPX' file.
Can I get some help with the map designer?
Can I save it for later or send to a friend?
If you copy and paste the URL you can come back to your design later. If you share the link with a friend, be aware that they can make changes to the map too!
Can I create a print for a multi-day ride?
Yes you can! Just keep adding rides via the Strava interface or upload them all as GPXs. The tool will put them in the order you upload them (so you may need to re-order them if you want the profiles to be correctly arranged.
I can't find my ride on Strava
The Strava website only allows us to see so many rides from their database. If you can't find the ride(s) you are looking for the best thing to do is upload the GPX from the ride. If you need some help getting the file see earlier answers.
Create Your Strava Art Poster
At The English Cyclist, we are passionate cyclists who love to celebrate epic rides. This is why we create high quality posters so you can showcase your amazing Strava art.
Contact us
If you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.