Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saeco | 11 |
| 2 | Linda McCartney Racing Team | 10 |
| 3 | Lotto - Adecco | 9 |
| 4 | Lampre - Daikin | 7 |
| 5 | La Française des Jeux | 6 |
| 6 | Cofidis | 5 |
| 7 | Phonak Hearing Systems | 5 |
| 8 | Rabobank ProTeam | 5 |
| 9 | Festina - Lotus | 5 |
| 10 | Mapei - Quickstep | 4 |
| 11 | Mercatone Uno - Albacom | 4 |
| 12 | Post Swiss Team | 2 |
| 13 | Team Telekom | 2 |
| 14 | Team Nürnberger | 1 |
| 15 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 1 |
| 16 | Vini Caldirola - Sidermec | 1 |
| 17 | Team Coast | 1 |