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

An in-game view of the Zwift WTRL finish line

Zwift Racing League: What it is and how to join

By Zach Nehr published

How to As Season four of the Zwift Racing League approaches, we take a detailed look at the biggest virtual cycling league in the world

How to
In game screenshot of a CCC rider climbing in Zwift past a recreation of Didi the devil

Zwift updates eSports rules: What's changed and what does it mean for racers?

By Zach Nehr published

Zwift released the latest version of its Cycling eSports Ruleset with a number of significant updates that have already generated some community buzz

Rules
An image of a crankset with the Q Factor measurements overlaid

What is Q-factor and does it matter to you?

By Zach Nehr published

Tech We answer the question of what Q-factor is to unravel a frequently discussed measure of a bike's geometry

Tech
Track bike vs road bike

Track bike vs road bike: Understanding the differences

By Zach Nehr published

Feature We explore the similarities and differences between a track bike and a road bike

Feature
FSA Metron 45 SL Disc and Metron 60 SL Disc Wheels

New Metron 45 SL Disc and Metron 60 SL Disc Wheels

By Zach Nehr published

Sponsored

EF Education-Nippo and Team Bahrain-Victorious had brand new wheels at the Tour de France: the all-new Metron 45 SL Disc and Metron 60 SL Disc wheels

Cycling Tech & Components
Four cyclists on electric bikes ride up a hill with a sunset behind

Why I’m considering using an e-bike to supplement my training

By Zach Nehr published

Sponsored

Everyone can benefit from an electric bike, and here's why

Electric Bikes
Ebike live

Can I chip my e-bike and is it legal?

By Zach Nehr published

Sponsored

We explore the rules, regulations and ramifications of chipping your electric bike to bypass its speed limiter

How to
Zero rh+

rh+ presents the 2021 MTB Collection

By Zach Nehr published

Sponsored

An all-new off-road range made from recycled plastics

Racing
UYN

UYN® – Unleash Your Nature

By Zach Nehr published

Sponsored

UYN presents an innovative new cycling kit woven with the latest technology and high-performance fabrics in the new Airwing shirt and Racefast bib shorts.

Racing
Peloton

Peloton: your ultimate guide

By Zach Nehr published

Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about Peloton, the popular indoor fitness ecosystem

Buyer's Guide
Zwift dual recording

Zwift transparency and the role of dual recording during racing

By Zach Nehr published

Tech How Zwift and the eRacing community is combatting weight, height, and equipment doping

Tech
What is cyclocross?

What is cyclo-cross?

By Zach Nehr published

We explain the intricacies of the typically autumn- and winter-based lap racing phenomenon called cyclo-cross

Bikes
Zwift vs Peloton

Zwift vs Peloton: An indoor cycling head-to-head

By Zach Nehr published

We analyse the differences between two of the best indoor cycling apps on the market, Zwift and Peloton, and help you decide which is best for you

Smart Trainers
Peloton

Is Peloton worth it?

By Zach Nehr published

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

tech
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