Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Telekom | 35 |
| 2 | Polti | 29 |
| 3 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 24 |
| 4 | Mercatone Uno - Bianchi | 23 |
| 5 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 22 |
| 6 | Banesto | 17 |
| 7 | Rabobank ProTeam | 16 |
| 8 | Festina - Lotus | 16 |
| 9 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 14 |
| 10 | Mapei - Quickstep | 13 |
| 11 | Amica Chips - Costa de Almeria | 13 |
| 12 | Riso Scotti - Vinavil | 12 |
| 13 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 12 |
| 14 | Vini Caldirola - Sidermec | 9 |
| 15 | Lotto - Mobistar | 6 |
| 16 | Saeco - Cannondale | 6 |
| 17 | Fuenlabrada - Cafés Toscaf | 6 |
| 18 | Cantina Tollo - Alexia Alluminio | 5 |