Having been alongside
Greg van Avermaet since 2011, Schär's career has been intertwined with the Belgian's and the fact both are retiring at the end of the 2023 season is not just a coincidence.
“There are many helpers in cycling who also strive for good results themselves. It was never like that with him,” van Avermaet told the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. “He sacrificed himself 100 percent for me. That's what made him so great. He was always available, he cared about others, he had good advice.”
“My primary goal has always been to contribute to the success of the team and support our leaders,” writes Schär in a statement on Instagram. “And I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together.”