Jérôme Baugnies extends his contract with Wanty – Groupe Gobert with two years. Also Mark McNally stays with the team of general manager Jean-François Bourlart.

"We are very pleased to have reached a deal with Jérôme Baugnies. He is important for the team. He wins at least one UCI race per year," sports director Hilaire Van der Schueren said.

"Staying with Wanty-Groupe Gobert was my priority. The team knows that I live for my job and believes in me", the 29-year-old rider said. 

This season Jérôme Baugnies won the ITW Oetingen and the third stage of the Rhône-Alpes Isère Tour. He defended his title in the Druivenkoers. "I had a difficult start and I managed to get back in shape. Next season I hope to get good results in the spring classics."

Mark McNally wears the Wanty-Groupe Gobert's jersey next year. The British rider has signed a new contract for another year. 

"I am happy to stay with Wanty-Groupe Gobert. I spent a memorable year in 2016. I grew up with the support of my teammates," said Mark McNally.

Early in the season the British rider took the second place in the Energiewacht Ronde van Drenthe. "It launched my season and gave me confidence for the rest of the season."

Mark McNally recently rode a convincing Eneco Tour. He was twice close to the victory. "It was a hard week. I was a little bit frustrated but I showed my qualities to the public."

Next year the tenth of the Prudential Ride London Classic hopes to get his first victory with Wanty-Groupe Gobert. "Hopefully with the support of the staff and my teammates I will continue my development as a rider."