Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cofidis | 10 |
| 2 | La Française des Jeux | 10 |
| 3 | Lotto - Adecco | 9 |
| 4 | Farm Frites | 6 |
| 5 | BigMat - Auber 93 | 5 |
| 6 | Palmans - Ideal | 4 |
| 7 | US Postal Service | 4 |
| 8 | Bonjour - Toupargel | 3 |
| 9 | Saint-Quentin - Oktos | 2 |
| 10 | AG2R Prevoyance | 1 |
| 11 | Crédit Agricole | 1 |
| 12 | Jean Delatour | 1 |
| 13 | Collstrop - De Federale Verzekeringen | 1 |
| 14 | Team Fakta | 1 |
| 15 | Flanders - Prefetex | 1 |