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- ↑ "2002, Alexander Wurtz", University of BMX, September 2002
- ↑ Siemens-Cannondale update, Cycling News, 14 January 2003
- ↑ "Siemens Mobile And Cannondale To Co-Sponsor Race Team", Pink Bike.com, 28 January 2003