Scott Davies, Junior Tour of Wales winner

Scott Davies may be forgiven for believing his own hype after a strong 2013, but the new Madison-Genesis rider is remaining grounded as he approaches his first year as a professional.

Davies emulated the likes of Dan Martin and Alex Dowsett when he won the prestigious Junior Tour of Wales in August. The 18-year-old rider also finished seventh in the World Championships junior road race in Florence, but he is all too aware of the step up he faces by moving into the senior ranks.

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