Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team UniSA | 20 |
| 2 | Team Telekom | 16 |
| 3 | Crédit Agricole | 12 |
| 4 | Saeco | 11 |
| 5 | Lotto - Domo | 11 |
| 6 | Team CSC | 11 |
| 7 | Quickstep - Davitamon | 10 |
| 8 | AG2R Prévoyance | 9 |
| 9 | Fdjeux.com | 9 |
| 10 | Panaria - Fiordo | 8 |
| 11 | O.N.C.E. - Eroski | 4 |
| 12 | United Water | 2 |