Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banesto | 16 |
| 2 | Mapei - Quickstep | 15 |
| 3 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 14 |
| 4 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 12 |
| 5 | Team Telekom | 11 |
| 6 | US Postal Service | 10 |
| 7 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 10 |
| 8 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 7 |
| 9 | Rabobank ProTeam | 7 |
| 10 | Festina - Lotus | 7 |
| 11 | Costa de Almeria | 6 |
| 12 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 5 |
| 13 | Mercatone Uno - Albacom | 5 |
| 14 | AG2R Prevoyance | 4 |
| 15 | Cantina Tollo - Regain | 3 |
| 16 | Colchon Relax - Fuenlabrada | 3 |
| 17 | Amica Chips - Tacconi Sport | 3 |
| 18 | Farm Frites | 2 |
| 19 | MemoryCard - Jack & Jones | 1 |
| 20 | Mobilvetta Design - Rossin | 1 |