Unexpectedly thrust into the role of lead sprinter at the Tour de France after Mark Cavendish’s race-ending stage one crash, the Australian enjoyed five top-five finishes in all including third place on The Mall on stage three.
Despite what organisers have said, Omega Pharma-Quickstep are clearly anticipating a sprint in the capital with a team packed full of sprinting talent.
Lead-out man Gert Steegmans, who missed the Tour, and Italian sprinting legend Alessandro Petacchi are also included alongside Julian Alaphilippe, Andy Fenn and Stijn Vandenbergh.
Give Renshaw was handed the reins at the Tour de France, however, it appears likely it will be the Australian led out on The Mall if the race stays together.
Denied the services of Cavendish, who will instead ride the Tour de l’Ain in his bid to regain fitness, Omega Pharma-Quickstep still boast an enviable sprinting unit and without the likes of Andre Griepel, Marcel Kittel and Alexander Kristoff in opposition it is not inconceivable to suggest Renshaw could win.
