Zach Nehr
Zach is a freelance writer, the head of ZNehr Coaching, and an elite-level rider in road, track, and e-racing. He writes about everything cycling-related, from buyer's guides to product reviews and feature articles to power analyses. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science at Marian University-Indianapolis, Zach discovered a passion for writing that soon turned into a full-fledged career. In between articles, Zach spends his time working with endurance athletes of all abilities and ages at ZNehr Coaching. After entering the sport at age 17, Zach went on to have a wonderful road racing career that included winning the 2017 Collegiate National Time Trial Championships and a 9th place finish at the 2019 US Pro National Time Trial Championships. Nowadays, Zach spends most of his ride time indoors with NeXT eSport.
Latest articles by Zach Nehr

'I rode with one eye for an hour and a half' – Could I survive the elite Unbound Gravel 200 as an indoor cyclist?
By Zach Nehr published
Member Exclusive What started as a challenge to see if I could complete gravel's biggest race with a training plan based almost completely indoors turned into a battle for survival as the mud piled up and storm clouds rolled in

Best triathlon watches 2026: One-stop recording of your race
By Zach Nehr last updated
Buyer's Guide The best triathlon watches will give you easy transitions between legs as well as multisport tracking

Best triathlon saddles 2026 - Comfort and power in the aero position
By Zach Nehr last updated
A guide to the best triathlon saddles for men, women, short-course, and long-course racing

Best kids’ bike helmets 2026: Safe helmets that children will actually want to wear
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best kids’ bike helmets are comfortable and fun while keeping them safe

Best power meters 2026: Accurate and reliable options for getting the training data you need
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best power meters provide repeatable data you can trust, week in week out, in a compact package sealed from the elements

Best cycling apps 2026: Plan routes, stay safe, track your fitness and more
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling apps will help you to plan, navigate and record your rides and even help maintain your bike

Best budget cycling computers 2026: Track your ride without the big price tag
By Zach Nehr last updated
Buying Guide Affordable bike computers that help you track data, plan routes, track performance metrics and more

Best smart bikes 2026: Hit your training goals without leaving home
By Josh Croxton last updated
Buyer's Guide Our experts test the best smart bikes, with in-depth comparisons and advice on choosing the right one for you

Best indoor cycling apps 2026: Which is right for you?
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best indoor cycling apps cover training, group rides, racing and more, so which is best for you?

The magic zone – A deep dive into zone 2 and how taking it steady has become the WorldTour's go-to training strategy
By Zach Nehr last updated
Member Exclusive Zone 2 training is one of cycling's many buzzwords, but what actually is it, and how have the pros turned an 'easy tempo all-day' training technique into a structured and potentially race-winning performance strategy?

Best bike covers 2026: Keep your pride and joy protected from the elements
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike covers keep your bike protected from the elements when you need to store them outside, or protect your house when you bring the bikes in

Best cycling watches 2026: Track your fitness on and off the bike
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling watches go beyond your life on a bike giving insight no matter where you are

Wahoo vs Garmin: Which cycling computer is best?
By Zach Nehr, Paul Norman last updated
Versus Explaining the difference between Wahoo and Garmin cycling computers, and how to choose the best one for your needs

Zwift vs Wahoo X: Which indoor cycling app is right for you?
By Zach Nehr last updated
Versus We compare Zwift vs Wahoo X and highlight the pros and cons of each to help you decide which is the best choice for you

Road bikes vs mountain bikes: Understanding the differences
By Zach Nehr last updated
Features Explaining the similarities and differences between a road bike and a mountain bike

Indoor cycling workouts: Five sessions to help everyone get faster on the bike
By Zach Nehr published
training Our go-to indoor cycling workouts for targeting all areas of your power curve

Zwift Workouts: A beginner's guide
By Zach Nehr last updated
Our pick of the best Zwift workouts to help you get fitter and faster on the bike

Zwift training plans: A beginner's guide
By Zach Nehr last updated
Tech There are heaps of Zwift training plans designed to help you get faster. Here is a roundup of the most useful, and a guide on how to choose

Indoor vs outdoor cycling: Why you can have just as much fun riding indoors
By Zach Nehr last updated
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How to enjoy indoor cycling as much as (or more than) outdoor cycling

Best triathlon shoes - Cycling shoes for your bike leg
By Zach Nehr last updated
Buyer's Guide We rate the best triathlon shoes for beginners, elites, and everyone in between

SPD pedals explained: Everything you need to know about Shimano's popular pedal platform
By Zach Nehr last updated
With cleat configurations ranging from two-bolt to three-bolt, and options geared for dirt and on-road use, we examine Shimano's complete SPD pedal line-up to help you decide which version is right for you

Cycling with cleats: Everything you need to know
By Zach Nehr last updated
Features Explaining the fundamentals of cycling with cleats and how to tailor them specifically to your needs

What is ANT+ and why do I need it for cycling indoors?
By Zach Nehr last updated
Features Everything you need to know about the wireless protocol not called Bluetooth
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