Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cofidis | 16 |
| 2 | BigMat - Auber 93 | 7 |
| 3 | Rabobank ProTeam | 7 |
| 4 | Lampre - Daikin | 7 |
| 5 | Vini Caldirola - Sidermec | 6 |
| 6 | Liquigas - Pata | 5 |
| 7 | Bonjour - Toupargel | 5 |
| 8 | Crédit Agricole | 5 |
| 9 | Mercatone Uno - Albacom | 5 |
| 10 | Farm Frites | 4 |
| 11 | AG2R Prevoyance | 3 |
| 12 | Mapei - Quickstep | 3 |
| 13 | Lotto - Adecco | 2 |
| 14 | MemoryCard - Jack & Jones | 2 |
| 15 | Jean Delatour | 2 |
| 16 | Saint-Quentin - Oktos | 2 |
| 17 | US Postal Service | 1 |
| 18 | Fassa Bortolo | 1 |
| 19 | La Française des Jeux | 1 |