It looks like the move to Cervélo has really got Deignan motivated - great result from the Tour of Langkawi - they seem to be a really motivated and organised team for one that didn't exist six months ago.
Nicolas Roche should do something fairly significant this year - hopefully his development as a GC rider will continue - 11th was a very good showing in the most hyped TDU yet, and one I think that doesn't play best to his strengths.
And as for Daniel Martin, he'll attempt his first grand tours this year - a lot of people are tipping him as a future grand tour winner, and based on his early efforts, it does seem very possible.
All in all, I'd be hoping for further progress from Martin, a spell in the white jersey at the TDF or Giro perhaps, a Grand Tour stage for Roche and top ten on GC in one, and a couple of stages from Deignan in the smaller stage races - perhaps one in the Tour of Ireland?
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