How to Design a Cycling Route Poster
From Strava ride to gallery wall. A cyclist's guide.
You remember the climbs by gradient, the descents by speed, and the flat stretches by the wind direction. Every ride has a story, and a custom route poster tells it through the language cyclists understand best: the map. Import any ride from Strava or GPX, render it in 11 map styles, and export a print-ready poster.
Carcassonne South
Tokyo 42K
Chicago 42K
Step by Step
Import Your Ride
Open waymarker.eu/create and import your cycling route. Connect Strava, upload a GPX from Garmin/Wahoo/Komoot, or draw directly with the cycling profile route builder.
Tip: The cycling profile in the route builder snaps to roads and cycling paths, avoiding pedestrian-only shortcuts.
Frame the Route
Position the map to show your ride at its best. Zoom in for a single climb to show switchbacks, zoom out for a century ride to capture the full loop.
Tip: North-south routes look best in portrait. East-west routes suit landscape. Rotate the bearing for diagonal routes.
Choose a Style
Cyclists favour clean, data-forward aesthetics. Popular choices: Minimalist (clean route line), Dark (bold contrast), Satellite (real terrain), Topographic (contour lines for climbs).
Customise the Route Line
Choose a route colour that stands out. Set the width — medium (2-3px) shows the route clearly without overwhelming detail. Try dashed or solid line styles.
Add Your Ride Data
Add route name, total distance, elevation gain, date, and your time. Use the monospace font for numbers for that data-dashboard precision.
Tip: For iconic climbs, lead with elevation gain. For distance rides, lead with total kilometres.
Enable 3D Terrain (Optional)
For mountain passes and hilly routes, enable 3D terrain to add topographic relief. A flat route line transforms into one that climbs across visible ridges.
Export and Print
Download at up to 7200x10800 pixels (300 DPI). Print at any size from A4 to 24x36 inches. Matte or satin finish recommended.
What You'll Create
Choose from 11 unique map styles and 15+ colour palettes to design a poster that's truly yours.
Carcassonne South
Tokyo 42K
Chicago 42K
Boston 42K
Athens 42K
Pontarlier Jura
Pro Tips
Get the most out of your design
Multi-Stage Rides
Create a poster for each stage in the same style. Display them in sequence for a gallery wall that tells the whole tour.
3D Sculpture
Mountain passes and alpine routes look extraordinary as 3D sculptures with real terrain elevation. STL export from EUR 29.
Colour Coding
Use team colours, bike colours, or classic route associations. Mont Ventoux in white, Stelvio in red.
Pair with Photos
Frame your route poster next to a photo from the ride for a complete narrative display.
Frequently Asked Questions
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