Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotto - Domo | 14 |
| 2 | T-Mobile Team | 13 |
| 3 | Rabobank ProTeam | 12 |
| 4 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 11 |
| 5 | Saunier Duval - Prodir | 10 |
| 6 | Phonak Hearing Systems | 9 |
| 7 | Illes Balears - Banesto | 7 |
| 8 | Relax - Bodysol | 5 |
| 9 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 4 |
| 10 | Costa de Almería - Paternina | 1 |
| 11 | AG2R Prévoyance | 1 |
| 12 | Cafés Baqué | 1 |