Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Telekom | 14 |
| 2 | Crédit Agricole | 3 |
| 3 | Mapei - Quickstep | 3 |
| 4 | Cofidis | 1 |
| 5 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 1 |
| 6 | Banesto | 1 |
| 7 | Lampre - Daikin - Colnago | 1 |
| 8 | US Postal Service | 1 |