Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerolsteiner | 10 |
| 2 | Liquigas | 7 |
| 3 | Astana | 7 |
| 4 | Team Volksbank | 6 |
| 5 | AG2R Prévoyance | 6 |
| 6 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 4 |
| 7 | Lampre-Fondital | 4 |
| 8 | Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli | 3 |
| 9 | Bouygues Telecom | 3 |
| 10 | CSC ProTeam | 3 |
| 11 | VC Mendrisio | 2 |
| 12 | Saunier Duval | 2 |
| 13 | LPR - Nava - Androni | 1 |