Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agritubel | 10 |
| 2 | Crédit Agricole | 9 |
| 3 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 7 |
| 4 | Bretagne - Jean Floc'h | 5 |
| 5 | Bouygues Telecom | 5 |
| 6 | Unibet.com | 4 |
| 7 | Française des Jeux | 4 |
| 8 | AG2R Prévoyance | 4 |
| 9 | Ceramica Panaria - Navigare | 3 |
| 10 | Auber 93 | 2 |