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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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
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

Tech
Best triathlon saddles

Best triathlon saddles - 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

Tech
A screenshot of the INSCYD dashboard

What is INSCYD?

By Zach Nehr last updated

Feature We take a deep dive into the physiological analysis software used by Wout van Aert, Mathieu Van der Poel and more

Feature
Peloton

Is Peloton worth it?

By Zach Nehr last updated

tech What exactly does Peloton offer, and is it worth it?

tech
Muoverti TiltBike

Muoverti unveils indoor bike with 'tilt and balance technology'

By Zach Nehr last updated

News The best smart bike space just got a whole lot more competitive with this new TiltBike concept from Muoverti

News
GCN

Stream live racing and cycling documentaries with GCN+

By Zach Nehr published

GCN+ is streaming more live races than ever, plus exclusive cycling documentaries, inspiring stories, and the latest bike tech, all in one content hub

A woman cycles through a city street on a hybrid bike

How to buy a used bike: Tips for finding the best second-hand bikes

By Zach Nehr published

How to With high prices and worldwide shortages affecting bike stock, knowing how to buy a used bike could be the best way to your next new bike day

How to
Kristen Kulchinsky's pain cave set-up

Pro Pain Cave: Kristen Kulchinsky and her portable indoor set-up

By Zach Nehr published

Pro Bike We take a closer look at the travel-ready pain cave of one of the favourites for the women's UCI Cycling eSports World Championship crown

Pro Bike
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