Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 18 |
| 2 | Telekom Malaysia | 15 |
| 3 | Saturn Cycling Team | 11 |
| 4 | China | 11 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 9 |
| 7 | Gerolsteiner | 8 |
| 8 | Panaria - Fiordo | 6 |
| 9 | Team Fakta | 6 |
| 10 | Mercury - Viatel | 6 |
| 11 | Canada | 4 |
| 12 | Collstrop - Palmans | 4 |
| 13 | Japan | 4 |
| 14 | Mapei - Quickstep | 4 |
| 15 | Selle Italia - Pacific | 3 |
| 16 | Phonak Hearing Systems | 3 |
| 17 | Bonjour | 3 |
| 18 | Alexia Alluminio | 3 |
| 19 | Cantina Tollo - Acqua e Sapone | 2 |
| 20 | CSC ProTeam - Tiscali | 2 |
| 21 | AG2R Prévoyance | 1 |
| 22 | Crédit Agricole | 1 |