The teams participating in the race were: Traditionally time trials are ridden on bicycles made specifically for these events.

Lars Boom won the short 2.5 km time trial, edging world champion Fabian Cancellara by 4 seconds.

For the general classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage, and allowing time bonuses for the first three finishers on each stage and in intermediate sprints, the leader receives a golden jersey.

Additionally, there is a points classification, which awards a silver jersey.

The race also awards a teams classification, which is not represented by a jersey.