Reason 21: Reduced role during the classics season.

The fact that the following statement was issued by the Omega Pharma Quick Step Team's twitter stream during the GPE3 Harelbeke and will not be able to be contradicted during the Tour of Flanders stinks.

Makes me sad that the Muur will not be given a greater role at a later time. 

"The upcoming Muur is causing a little concern in the peloton"

When this statement was made in the past I would think..."Yeah but wait until April..."