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Michael Schär transitions to Lidl-Trek team car as sports director

BEROMNSTER SWITZERLAND JUNE 12 Cyclists pay tribute to Michael Schr of Switzerland and Ag2R Citron Team prior to the 86th Tour de Suisse 2023 Stage 2 a 1737km stage from Beromnster to Nottwil UCIWT on June 12 2023 in Beromnster Switzerland Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images.

Michael Schär will wear the team colours for Lidl-Trek in 2024, however, transitioning from the bike to the team car as a sports director, the team announced Friday. The Swiss veteran recently completed his 18th season in the pro peloton with AG2R Citroën, his career spanning three other teams.

As a Swiss junior time trial champion, he would later claim the national road race title in 2013. He appeared in all three Grand Tours, with the Tour de France being the most consistent with 11 of his 13 appearances. Schär also represented Switzerland at three Olympic Games.

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