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Jens Voigt Highlights New Trek Bicycle Store Launch on Queen West in Toronto + Exclusive Jensie INTERVIEW

by pedalmag.com

March 17, 2019 (Toronto, ON) – Legendary fan favourite, Jens Voigt, was on hand for the newly opened Trek Bicycle Store on Queen West in Toronto – his only Canadian stop during a multi-week North American tour.

New Trek Store on Queen West launched with special guest Jens Voigt  ©  Peter Kraiker
Jens Voigt holds court at New Trek Store on Queen West launch  ©  Peter Kraiker
Voigt held court with 100+ fans for a Q&A session full of laughter as people peppered him with questions trying to meet his “ask me something no-one else has” challenge. Questions ranged from what sort of underwear he likes (boxers), to what has made him blush (see the video).

Jenny Chang brought a CSC jersey to get autographed  ©  Peter Kraiker
The first guest to arrive got the first autographed poster  ©  Peter Kraiker
Early arrivals had an opportunity to get selfies with Voigt  ©  Peter Kraiker
Fans lined up to get an autograph and a selfie with their popular hero. Store staff had the pleasure of sharing a glass with Voigt for an enjoyable dinner at Terroni afterwards with more stories courtesy of “Jensie, a master story-teller”.

The master story teller had the room at his fingertips  ©  Peter Kraiker
Staff dinner with Jensie  ©  courtesy Trek Bicycle Queen West
Jensie interview with Pedal’s Peter Kraiker  ©  Steffan Kraiker
In Pedal’s wide-ranging interview with journalist Peter Kraiker before the event officially started, Voigt talked about everything from his family, to his love of zoos, to how his life has evolved since retiring from the pro peloton.





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