Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 3 |
| 2 | Team Telekom | 3 |
| 3 | Cofidis | 2 |
| 4 | Lampre - Daikin | 2 |
| 5 | Jean Delatour | 1 |
| 6 | Rabobank ProTeam | 1 |
| 7 | Festina - Lotus | 1 |
| 8 | Crédit Agricole | 1 |