Team information | |
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UCI code | TSW |
Registered | Switzerland |
Founded | 2007 |
Disbanded | 2008 |
Discipline(s) | Road |
Status | UCI Women's Team |
Key personnel | |
General manager | Roger Rueegg |
Team manager(s) | Roger Rueegg |
Team name history | |
2007 2008 | Team Specialized Designs for Women Specialized Designs for Women |
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Ages as of 1 January 2008. [2]
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