Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft | 5 |
| 2 | Team Barloworld - Androni Giocattoli | 3 |
| 3 | Team Exel | 3 |
| 4 | Eduloan Maties | 3 |
| 5 | eD'system - ZVVZ | 2 |
| 6 | Team ComNet - Senges | 2 |
| 7 | Team Wiesenhof | 2 |
| 8 | Team Lamonta | 2 |
| 9 | Team HSBC | 2 |
| 10 | Vineyard Hotel - Breitling | 2 |
| 11 | Yorkshire Cycling Club | 2 |
| 12 | Minolta | 1 |
| 13 | Virgin Active | 1 |
| 14 | Namibia | 1 |