What is INSCYD?

A screenshot of the INSCYD dashboard
(Image credit: Zach Nehr)

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to try out INSCYD Performance testing, the same as used by Jumbo-Visma, Alpecin-Fenix, Team Movistar, and other professional teams across endurance sports. To say I was excited would be quite an understatement – this test is used by Wout Van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel. Does it get any better than this?!

In undertaking the test, I wanted to see how I stacked up against the world’s best... just kidding, I know that I am a long way off. But in truth, I did want to see what all the hype was about. When I first heard about INSCYD back in 2018, it had only been around for a few years. It seemed like the testing was kept relatively quiet, but the best coaches were using it. 

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.