Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AG2R Prévoyance | 21 |
| 2 | Cofidis, le Crédit par Téléphone | 9 |
| 3 | RAGT Semence - MG Rover | 9 |
| 4 | Agritubel | 6 |
| 5 | Bouygues Telecom | 5 |
| 6 | Bretagne - Jean Floc'h | 5 |
| 7 | Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team | 5 |
| 8 | Cycling Team Capec | 5 |
| 9 | Française des Jeux | 4 |
| 10 | Rabobank Continental Team | 2 |
| 11 | Crédit Agricole | 2 |
| 12 | Auber 93 | 1 |
| 13 | Davitamon - Lotto | 1 |