Most starts
Sum of starts by riders before the start of the race.
| Pos. | Team | Number of starts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitalicio Seguros - Grupo Generali | 12 |
| 2 | Team Telekom | 12 |
| 3 | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 9 |
| 4 | Mapei - Quickstep | 8 |
| 5 | Festina - Lotus | 8 |
| 6 | Farm Frites | 8 |
| 7 | Euskaltel - Euskadi | 8 |
| 8 | Rabobank ProTeam | 7 |
| 9 | O.N.C.E. - Deutsche Bank | 5 |
| 10 | Team Nürnberger | 4 |
| 11 | Colchon Relax - Fuenlabrada | 4 |
| 12 | Bankgiroloterij - Batavus | 3 |
| 13 | Post Swiss Team | 1 |
| 14 | Banesto | 1 |