Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Telekom | 17 |
| 2 | Milaneza - MSS | 16 |
| 3 | US Postal Service | 10 |
| 4 | Festina | 9 |
| 5 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 9 |
| 6 | Saeco | 9 |
| 7 | Domo - Farm Frites | 8 |
| 8 | O.N.C.E. - Eroski | 8 |
| 9 | Colchon Relax - Fuenlabrada | 7 |
| 10 | Rabobank ProTeam | 6 |
| 11 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 5 |
| 12 | LA - Pecol | 5 |
| 13 | Team Coast | 5 |
| 14 | Mercatone Uno - Stream TV | 5 |
| 15 | Cofidis | 4 |
| 16 | iBanesto.com | 4 |
| 17 | Jazztel - Costa de Almeria | 3 |
| 18 | Mapei - Quickstep | 2 |