Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Telekom | 17 |
| 2 | Team Coast | 15 |
| 3 | Rabobank ProTeam | 13 |
| 4 | Milaneza - MSS | 13 |
| 5 | US Postal Service | 12 |
| 6 | Jazztel - Costa de Almeria | 11 |
| 7 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 10 |
| 8 | Mercatone Uno - Stream TV | 9 |
| 9 | iBanesto.com | 8 |
| 10 | Domo - Farm Frites | 8 |
| 11 | Mapei - Quickstep | 7 |
| 12 | Festina | 6 |
| 13 | CSC ProTeam - Tiscali | 6 |
| 14 | Colchon Relax - Fuenlabrada | 6 |
| 15 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 6 |
| 16 | O.N.C.E. - Eroski | 6 |
| 17 | Cantina Tollo - Acqua e Sapone | 5 |
| 18 | Saeco | 5 |
| 19 | Tacconi Sport - Vini Caldirola | 4 |
| 20 | Liquigas - Pata | 2 |