Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabobank ProTeam | 17 |
| 2 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 13 |
| 3 | US Postal Service | 11 |
| 4 | Palmans - Ideal | 10 |
| 5 | Farm Frites | 9 |
| 6 | Banesto | 9 |
| 7 | Team Telekom | 8 |
| 8 | Cofidis | 7 |
| 9 | Mapei - Quickstep | 6 |
| 10 | Fassa Bortolo | 6 |
| 11 | MemoryCard - Jack & Jones | 4 |
| 12 | Lotto - Adecco | 4 |
| 13 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 4 |
| 14 | Saeco | 4 |
| 15 | Costa de Almeria | 3 |
| 16 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 3 |
| 17 | Festina - Lotus | 2 |
| 18 | Colchon Relax - Fuenlabrada | 2 |
| 19 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 2 |
| 20 | AG2R Prevoyance | 2 |
| 21 | LA - Pecol | 1 |
| 22 | Polti | 1 |
| 23 | Mercatone Uno - Albacom | 1 |