Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cofidis | 8 |
| 2 | Festina - Lotus | 8 |
| 3 | La Française des Jeux | 7 |
| 4 | Lotto - Mobistar | 5 |
| 5 | Mercatone Uno - Bianchi | 4 |
| 6 | Crédit Agricole | 4 |
| 7 | Casino - AG2R | 2 |
| 8 | Cantina Tollo - Alexia Alluminio | 1 |
| 9 | Liquigas-Pata | 1 |
| 10 | BigMat - Auber 93 | 1 |
| 11 | Home Market - Ville de Charleroi | 1 |
| 12 | Riso Scotti - Vinavil | 1 |
| 13 | Rabobank ProTeam | 1 |