Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Delatour | 21 |
| 2 | BigMat - Auber 93 | 20 |
| 3 | Bonjour - Toupargel | 20 |
| 4 | Festina - Lotus | 12 |
| 5 | Team Telekom | 11 |
| 6 | Crédit Agricole | 10 |
| 7 | AG2R Prevoyance | 9 |
| 8 | Cofidis | 9 |
| 9 | MemoryCard - Jack & Jones | 8 |
| 10 | La Française des Jeux | 7 |
| 11 | US Postal Service | 4 |
| 12 | Liquigas - Pata | 3 |
| 13 | Cantina Tollo - Regain | 2 |
| 14 | Collstrop - De Federale Verzekeringen | 2 |
| 15 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 2 |
| 16 | Besson Chaussures | 1 |