Martin Svoboda

Martin discovered his passion for cycling tourism while leading school sports programs in Prague during the late 2000s. He noticed something that bothered him — there was barely any reliable information about safe, accessible cycling routes for older adults. That gap became his mission.

He studied Sports Geography at Charles University in Prague, then spent 8 years as a cycling route coordinator for the Prague Metropolitan Authority. During that time, he helped establish and document over 280 kilometers of senior-friendly pathways across the city and surrounding regions. But Martin's real education came from the road itself.

He's personally cycled every major greenway section between Prague and Vienna multiple times — testing routes with different fitness levels, mobility considerations, and real-world conditions. That's over 45,000 kilometers of field research. He's ridden in rain, heat, wind, and perfect conditions. He's tested with people in their sixties, seventies, and beyond. He's learned what works and what doesn't.

At astraaviation, Martin combines his on-the-ground experience with rigorous research to create guides that actually help seniors safely explore Central Europe's most scenic cycling corridors. His writing isn't theoretical — it's earned through thousands of kilometers and conversations with cyclists of all abilities. Every route recommendation, every tip about bike setup, every suggestion about pacing comes from genuine knowledge.