FAQs

  • Using actual GPS data Loopie creates beautiful images of your adventures. Just grab your GPS and go. Ride, run, trek, walk, ski, sail… If you’ve got a GPS trace we can make you a piece of adventure art.

    Loopies can be of a single activity, or we can combine multiple GPS traces to create images of bigger adventures. There is no limit to the number of GPS files we can combine.

    You don’t need to do anything special, just upload your route to Strava, Garmin, (other)… as you normally do, and we can take care of the rest.

  • Single day bespoke
    A single day event created from your own GPS trace.

    Multiday bespoke
    We specialise in combining multiple GPS traces to give you a complete picture of your adventure. Whether you cycled from Land’s End to John o’Groats, trekked to Everest base camp or rode across the US we can help you create beautiful artwork to remember your adventure.

    Pre-rendered prints
    We’ve created loads of popular event prints from world marathons to the world’s toughest cycling challenges. We can create them for any year. Check them out here.
    Marathons
    Half marathons
    Cycle sportives

  • We use .gpx files to create your Loopie image. This accurately captures your route shape, terrain and all the key stats. We can normally get these from your Strava/Garmin pages. If you use another GPS file format such as .FIT, don’t worry, we can convert any file format to .gpx.

    We can even fix ’glitches’ with your data. Sometimes there may be gaps in your trace or mysterious jumps in elevation. This can all be easily corrected before creating your image.

    There is space during the checkout process to add you Strava/Garnmin links. Alternatively you can just email the .gpx files to us afterwards quoting your order number. Please use email:

    hello@loopieroute.com

  • Loopies are based on your GPS data. By default we will show:

    • Route shape

    • Surrounding terrain

    • Start and end location names

    • Key climbs

    • Route title

    • Participant(s) name

    • Total distance

    • Total time

    • Total elevation

    • Speed Avg/Max or Pace

    • Light or dark colour options

    Loopies are very bespoke products and we can pretty much show any data you like. Want to change the route line to match a particular club colour or add a club logo? Just let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. We can use the proofing stage to fine tune this.

  • We specialise in combining multiple GPS traces to give you a complete picture of your adventure. Whether you cycled from Land’s End to John o’Groats, trekked to Everest base camp or rode across the US we can help you create beautiful artwork to remember and celebrate that trip of a lifetime.

    All we need are the GPS traces for each day. We then crunch the data, add the detail and create your Loopie. As yet, no challenge has been too big!

  • Yes of course. You can provide a static map image or even just tell us some of your way points. We can then use our mapping software to create the GPS trace needed.

    There is no upfront cost for this service. Just contact us and give as much information as you can and we’ll plot the route. Once you’ve confirmed it’s correct you can then order, safe in the knowledge that the image will be accurate.

    Our contact email is: hello@loopieroute.com

  • Yes we do. As few as 2 or as many as you like. We offer a 10% discount for all multiple orders of the same print.

    We create one master image then each print is personalised with the individuals own data.

    Each member can order any size or framing option they like. We’ll give you a discount code to use during checkout.

  • Loopie prints are available worldwide in four sizes:

    • 8×6” - 150×120mm

    • 16×12” - 400×300mm

    • 24×18” - 600×450mm

    • 32×24” - 800×600mm

    We can also accommodate other paper sizes. Please contact us so we can discuss your requirement.

  • Loopies are professionally produced to gallery quality standards ensuring; sharp details, vivid colors, with an exceptional finish. We print Loopies using Giclee fine art printers on premium quality 200gsm Hahnemühle art paper.

  • Yes. We offer two framing styles so your print is ready to hang straight on your wall.

    Our handmade wooden frames are available in two styles and three finishes; black, white or natural wood.

    1 Classic frame
    This frame style is available to ship globally

    2 Premium spacer frame
    Only available in the UK.

    All framing adds 40mm to each dimension.

  • Yes. We will email you a proof before printing. It is your opportunity to check all the data and let us know any changes you'd like to make. We will only print when you are 100% happy with the image.

    Due to the time involved in creating Loopie images you must order first before we create your proof. We can of course discuss any questions you have about your image before you order. And we can run a quick mapping test of your data to give advice on print orientation and size. There is no cost for this.

  • We can ship anywhere in the world. Our global network of printers means we localise production, so you get your orders quicker and cheaper.

    We offer free shipping to the UK, EU and the USA.

  • After your order is placed we’ll check the links/data you have provided. We will then reply buy email with an expected proofing date or highlighting any issues we’ve found. We aim to do this within 12 hours.

    Receiving your proof
    For single day prints you will receive a proof normally within 2 days after the initial confirmation email from us. Multi-day prints take longer depending on complexity. Proofs are emailed to your order email address. Once you’ve checked the proof, please let us know anything you’d like to change. We want this to be perfect for you so we’ll try to accommodate any request.

    Printing times
    After you have confirmed the proof we will send your artwork to the printer. Non framed prints are usually turned around in 2-3 working days. Framed prints between 3-5 working days.

    Shipping times
    You will automatically receive tracking details when your print had been shipped. All UK prints are sent with 48 hour shipping. Global prints usually arrive within 3-7 working days after you receive your tracking link.

    If you experience any delays in your shipping please contact us and we’ll help you sort it. Occasionally items do get lost in the post. After 15 days the printer recognises an item as lost so will reissue you a replacement order and ship on express delivery.

  • Because all Loopies are personalised they can’t be re-sold so we do not issue refunds after you have agreed the proof. We do offer you every opportunity to make the print perfect however before this, so we hope that what you receive is exactly what you were expecting.

    If you are unhappy with the print you receive, please contact us and we’ll to resolve the issue for you.

  • In the unfortunate event of this happening please photograph any damage to the item and the packaging and email them with your order number to: hello@loopieroute.com

    We’ll contact the printer with the images and they will reissue a replacement order.

    You do not need to return the damaged item. You can discard it.