Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mapei - Quickstep | 13 |
| 2 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 10 |
| 3 | Team Telekom | 9 |
| 4 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Winterthur | 9 |
| 5 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 8 |
| 6 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 8 |
| 7 | Mercatone Uno - Bianchi | 6 |
| 8 | Banesto | 6 |
| 9 | Rabobank ProTeam | 5 |
| 10 | TVM - Farm Frites | 5 |
| 11 | Festina - Lotus | 5 |
| 12 | US Postal Service | 5 |
| 13 | Post Swiss Team | 4 |
| 14 | Fuenlabrada - Cafés Toscaf | 4 |
| 15 | Polti | 4 |
| 16 | Liquigas-Pata | 3 |
| 17 | Saeco - Cannondale | 3 |
| 18 | Team Fakta | 2 |
| 19 | Riso Scotti - Vinavil | 1 |
| 20 | Vini Caldirola - Sidermec | 1 |
| 21 | Casino - AG2R | 1 |
| 22 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 1 |