IMG pens extension with Flanders Classics

The IMG agency has extended a worldwide rights agreement with Flanders Classics, the umbrella organisation for the leading Flemish cycling road races and the Paris-Brussels event.

IMG will represent Flanders Classics until 2019, with the option to extend the agreement.

The deal covers Omloop Het Neuwsblad, Across Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Tour of Flanders, the ScheldePrice Schoten and the Brabant Arrow.

The contract excludes Europe for the Ronde Van Vlaanderen and the host country for all other races.