Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agritubel | 20 |
| 2 | Française des Jeux | 10 |
| 3 | Besson Chaussures - Sojasun | 10 |
| 4 | Landbouwkrediet - Colnago | 9 |
| 5 | Vacansoleil | 8 |
| 6 | An Post-M.Donnelly-Grant Thornton-Sean Kelly Team | 7 |
| 7 | Bbox Bouygues Telecom | 7 |
| 8 | Cofidis, le Crédit en Ligne | 7 |
| 9 | Auber 93 | 6 |
| 10 | Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator | 6 |
| 11 | Bretagne Schuller | 5 |
| 12 | Roubaix Lille Métropole | 5 |
| 13 | Cycling Club Bourgas | 4 |
| 14 | Silence - Lotto | 4 |
| 15 | Willems Verandas | 2 |
| 16 | Skil - Shimano | 1 |
| 17 | AG2R La Mondiale | 1 |