Michael Schär has recently called it quits on a professional career that earned him the fear and adoration of his colleagues. He joined Bobby and Jens after cancelling a family holiday... and beginning his path to a role at Lidl-Trek. This giant of the peloton reveals the problems his huge frame posed for teams and bike manufacturers, the inside track of his unique relationship with Greg Van Avermaet and how he helped Jens make his decision to retire.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced and edited by Mark Payne .

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