Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crédit Agricole | 16 |
| 2 | Casino - AG2R | 12 |
| 3 | Lotto - Mobistar | 9 |
| 4 | Festina - Lotus | 8 |
| 5 | Team Telekom | 7 |
| 6 | BigMat - Auber 93 | 7 |
| 7 | Cofidis | 7 |
| 8 | Home Market - Ville de Charleroi | 6 |
| 9 | Saeco - Cannondale | 5 |
| 10 | La Française des Jeux | 3 |
| 11 | Mobilvetta Design - Northwave | 2 |
| 12 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Winterthur | 2 |
| 13 | Team Home - Jack & Jones | 1 |
| 14 | Collstrop-De Federale Verzekeringen | 1 |