Michael Schär has extended his contract with BMC Racing into an eighth season. The Swiss 29-year-old is the latest rider to confirm his stay with the American WorldTour team, with further riders expected to announce their re-signings before the Tour de France next week.
"I feel at home in BMC Racing Team. I have some really good friends in the team and after seven years now, I'm happy to continue this tradition. The loyalty and support is really special," said Schär.
Schär's extension follows that of Rohan Dennis, Greg van Avermaet and Samuel Sánchez in recent weeks.
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"We'll be announcing a number of contract extensions over the coming days and weeks and I'm very happy to announce that Michael Schär is staying within the BMC Racing Team family," said team manager Jim Ochowicz. "Michael is one of the essential riders in the team. Whether it's in a one-day classic or a Grand Tour, he is always there to support our leaders, and when he gets the opportunity, ride for the victory himself.
"Every team needs a Michael Schär in their roster so it's a pleasure to announce the extension of his contract."
Schär, the 2013 Swiss national champion, joined BMC in 2010 from Astana and has become a key domestique across the season. He was part of BMC's Tour de France team time trial win last year and won a stage at the 2014 Tour of Utah with a late attack.
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