Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casino - AG2R | 15 |
| 2 | Lotto - Mobistar | 5 |
| 3 | Team Telekom | 5 |
| 4 | Post Swiss Team | 5 |
| 5 | Mapei - Bricobi | 3 |
| 6 | Rabobank ProTeam | 3 |
| 7 | Saeco Macchine da Caffe' - Cannondale | 3 |
| 8 | Festina - Lotus | 3 |
| 9 | Cofidis | 2 |
| 10 | Mercatone Uno | 1 |
| 11 | Polti | 1 |