I have sort of missed the developments with this, but it is starting to look like a proper race, if you judge it by the teams entered. Some that struck me:
Euskatel Euskadi
Team NetApp
Orica-Greenedge
Garmin-Sharp
VacanSoleil
Liquigas-Cannondale
Not too shabby, eh? Good experience for the other team riders (Giordana-Node4, Endura, Team GB Youth) and a good draw for the crowds