All National Federations were allowed to enter four riders for the race, with a maximum of two riders to start. In addition to this number, the outgoing World Champion and the current continental champions were also able to take part.[3]
65 cyclists from 41 nations were entered in the men's time trial, although Guyana's sole representative Jermaine Burrowes failed to start. The number of cyclists per nation is shown in parentheses.[1]