Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mapei-GB | 41 |
| 2 | O.N.C.E. | 24 |
| 3 | Banesto | 18 |
| 4 | Rabobank ProTeam | 18 |
| 5 | Team Telekom | 17 |
| 6 | Carrera Jeans | 17 |
| 7 | Kelme-Artiach-Costa Blanca | 15 |
| 8 | Mx Onda | 14 |
| 9 | Festina - Lotus | 13 |
| 10 | MG Maglificio - Technogym | 11 |
| 11 | TVM - Farm Frites | 10 |
| 12 | Gewiss - Playbus | 10 |
| 13 | Polti | 8 |
| 14 | Motorola | 7 |
| 15 | Roslotto-ZG Mobili | 6 |
| 16 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 6 |
| 17 | Saeco - Estro - AS Juvenes San Marino | 4 |
| 18 | Porcelana Santa Clara - Samara | 2 |