GREENSBORO, N.C. (BRAIN) — Bikerumor has promoted Zach Overholt from tech editor to managing editor, putting him in charge of all freelance and full-time contributors to the cycling tech blog.
Overholt began contributing to Bikerumor in 2010 as a freelance writer. In January 2013, he started in a full-time position as tech editor.
"Since starting with Bikerumor five years ago, it has been exciting to be a part of the site's rapid growth," Overholt says. "I got involved while managing a bike shop after making it a part of my daily ritual to stay on top of what was new, and it is extremely rewarding talking to other bike people across the world who have a similar story. Our growth has come with a few valuable lessons that we, as an organization, have had to learn the hard way. But we have always used any mistakes as opportunities to improve."
Bikerumor founder Tyler Benedict said: "As we've grown from a scrappy little website into the world's largest cycling tech blog, we've really had to tighten up our process. It didn't always happen fast enough, but the careful oversight Zach provides is a key part of ensuring our editorial lives up to the highest standards."
"Part of what makes Bikerumor unique is the sheer volume of content and close attention we pay to companies both large and small," Overholt said. "With that, we're continually adding new writers to the team. Stepping into the role of managing editor, I look forward to working with some great people and cultivating fresh voices. While the site will continue to provide the same excellent coverage, it will do so with increased editorial control on our end."
The role change will free Benedict up to focus more time on feature stories, developing Bikerumor's European coverage and managing growth.
