Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Française des Jeux | 12 |
| 2 | Agritubel | 11 |
| 3 | Crédit Agricole | 7 |
| 4 | Bretagne - Jean Floc'h | 5 |
| 5 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 5 |
| 6 | Auber 93 | 3 |
| 7 | Unibet.com | 2 |
| 8 | AG2R Prévoyance | 2 |
| 9 | Bouygues Telecom | 2 |
| 10 | Tenax - Salmilano | 1 |
| 11 | Davitamon - Lotto | 1 |