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.

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A triathlete on a Canyon bike wearing Bont Riot TR+ shoes

Best triathlon shoes 2023 - 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

Buyer's Guide
A side by side view of a Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedal next to a Shimano single-sided SPD gravel pedal

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

The carbon sole of a cycling shoe, showing the Shimano SPD SL cleat fitted beneath

Cycling with cleats: Everything you need to know

By Zach Nehr last updated

Feature Explaining the fundamentals of cycling with cleats and how to tailor them specifically to your needs

Feature
The new meters have a little LED that flashes to show battery life and zero-reset confirmation. The biggest improvement though is the massive amplification of the ANT+ and Bluetooth signals, which means no more signal drops

What is ANT+ and why do I need it for cycling indoors?

By Zach Nehr last updated

Feature Everything you need to know about the wireless protocol not called Bluetooth

Feature
Best triathlon watches

Best triathlon watches for tracking your swims, bikes, and runs

By Zach Nehr last updated

buyer's guide The best triathlon watches combine great battery life, accurate GPS, multi-sport features and more

buyer's guide
A screenshot of the Sufferfest

Interval training: What it is and why it works

By Zach Nehr last updated

The science behind interval training in cycling and why it’s the best way to get fit fast

Best triathlon saddles

Best triathlon saddles 2023 - 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

Athlete riding Wattbike in studio setting

Indoor cycling workouts: Five sessions to help everyone get faster on the bike

By Zach Nehr published

Feature Our go-to indoor cycling workouts for targeting all areas of your power curve

Feature
A close up of a silver Spurcycle Original bell, mounted to a silver handlebar, on which a white person's hands resting and slightly blurred

Best bike bells 2023 - for commuting, road riding, mountain biking and more

By Zach Nehr published

buyer's guide The best bike bells will alert others to your presence politely and effectively while fitting securely and within easy reach

buyer's guide
A split screen image with in-game play of Zwift and Wahoo RGT

Wahoo RGT vs Zwift: Which platform is better?

By Zach Nehr published

Feature We examine the in-game nuances between Wahoo RGT and Zwift to establish which indoor cycling application will best complement your riding style and workout preferences

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