Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lampre | 27 |
| 2 | Cofidis | 26 |
| 3 | Alessio | 20 |
| 4 | Phonak Hearing Systems | 15 |
| 5 | Fassa Bortolo | 12 |
| 6 | Sidermec | 12 |
| 7 | Team CSC | 10 |
| 8 | Jean Delatour | 9 |
| 9 | Domina Vacanze - Elitron | 7 |
| 10 | Saeco | 7 |
| 11 | Fdjeux.com | 5 |
| 12 | Milaneza - Mss | 5 |
| 13 | Gerolsteiner | 4 |
| 14 | AG2R Prévoyance | 3 |
| 15 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 3 |
| 16 | Landbouwkrediet - Colnago | 3 |