A former World Champion on the track, Mark Renshaw comes to Team Columbia-HTC in 2009 to add to the team's sprinting talent.

Well known as an excellent lead out man, Renshaw is a valuable assett to sprinters such as Cavendish and Greipel and is fast enough to get wins of his own when not working for the team.

With a history in Team Pursuits on the track, Renshaw's talent also lies in time trialing, particularly short prologues.

2010 Results

• WInner of Stage 4 of Tour of Denmark
  

• What are you doing when you're not cycling?

Listening to music, surfing the internet,or playing some golf.

• What do you like about riding for Team Columbia-HTC?

Great team atmosphere, and good friends.

•  What is your greatest childhood memory on 2 wheels?

BMX Jumps

• How did you get into cycling?

A friend took me to the local track.

•  What has been your biggest challenge as a pro cyclist?

 Climbing mountains.

•  Share a memorable pro career moment:

 Winning the first stage of TDU in 2008, it was such a hot day and a hard finish, it was great to win!

• What is your most embarrassing moment?

 Falling over while being clipped into my pedals

• What is the last song you listened to before you turned off your Ipod/Zune?

Faker, This Heart Attack

•  What is your favorite comfort food?

hmmm... Chocolate

•  What can someone do that really bothers you?

Loud laughing.