Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 5 |
| 2 | Gerolsteiner | 4 |
| 3 | Crédit Agricole | 4 |
| 4 | Alessio - Bianchi | 2 |
| 5 | Saunier Duval - Prodir | 1 |
| 6 | Saeco | 1 |
| 7 | Domina Vacanze | 1 |
| 8 | Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo | 1 |