Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotto - Adecco | 29 |
| 2 | Cofidis | 27 |
| 3 | CSC ProTeam - Tiscali | 18 |
| 4 | Alessio | 10 |
| 5 | Team Telekom | 10 |
| 6 | Rabobank ProTeam | 10 |
| 7 | Tacconi Sport - Vini Caldirola | 8 |
| 8 | Domo - Farm Frites | 8 |
| 9 | Collstrop - Palmans | 7 |
| 10 | Team Coast | 6 |
| 11 | Bankgiroloterij | 5 |
| 12 | Mercury - Viatel | 4 |
| 13 | Lampre - Daikin | 3 |
| 14 | Fassa Bortolo | 3 |
| 15 | Mapei - Quickstep | 1 |
| 16 | Vlaanderen - T-Interim Ladies Team | 1 |