Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabobank ProTeam | 9 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Winterthur | 8 |
| 3 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 7 |
| 4 | Saeco - Cannondale | 7 |
| 5 | Festina - Lotus | 6 |
| 6 | Cantina Tollo - Alexia Alluminio | 5 |
| 7 | US Postal Service | 4 |
| 8 | Banesto | 4 |
| 9 | TVM - Farm Frites | 4 |
| 10 | Mercatone Uno - Bianchi | 4 |
| 11 | Lotto - Mobistar | 4 |
| 12 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 3 |
| 13 | Team Telekom | 3 |
| 14 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 3 |
| 15 | Cofidis | 3 |
| 16 | Palmans - Ideal | 2 |
| 17 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 2 |
| 18 | Mapei - Quickstep | 2 |
| 19 | Fuenlabrada - Cafés Toscaf | 1 |
| 20 | Team Nürnberger | 1 |
| 21 | LA Pecol - Calbrita | 1 |