Most starts by race
Sum of most starts per race.
| Pos. | Race | #Starts | Years | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volta a Portugal | 8 | 1991, 1993-1995, 1998, 2001-2003 | more |
| 2 | Volta Ciclista a Catalunya | 7 | 1994-2000 | more |
| 3 | Vuelta a España | 7 | 1992-1997, 1999 | more |
| 4 | Volta ao Algarve | 7 | 1989, 1991, 1999-2003 | more |
| 5 | GP Int. Torres Vedras - Trofeu Joaquim Agostinho | 5 | 1991, 1994-1995, 2001, 2003 | more |
| 6 | Vuelta a Aragon | 4 | 1992-1993, 1999-2000 | more |
| 7 | Volta ao Alentejo | 4 | 1989, 1991, 1998, 2001 | more |
| 8 | Tour de France | 4 | 1996-1998, 2000 | more |
| 9 | Vuelta a Murcia | 4 | 1998-2001 | more |
| 10 | Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Mallorca | 3 | 1998-1999, 2003 | more |
| 11 | Euskal Bizikleta | 3 | 1994-1996 | more |
| 12 | Setmana-Catalana | 3 | 1995, 2000, 2002 | more |
| 13 | NC Portugal - Road Race | 3 | 1994, 1998, 2002 | more |
| 14 | Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Manacor | 3 | 1998-1999, 2003 | more |
| 15 | Challenge Mallorca - Trofeo Cala Ratjada-Cala Millor | 3 | 1998-1999, 2003 | more |
| 16 | World Championships - Road Race | 3 | 1991, 1994, 1996 | more |
| 17 | Grande Prémio Jornal de Notícias | 3 | 1993, 1998, 2001 | more |
| 18 | Giro d'Italia | 3 | 1993, 1999-2000 | more |
| 19 | Olympic Games Road Race | 2 | 1996, 2000 | more |
| 20 | GP de Suisse | 2 | 1997, 1999 | more |