Team Jayco Skins Rohan Dennis, 20, has finished third overall in the the Thuringen Rundfahrt in Germany and claimed the white jersey for Best Young Rider.

German John Degenkolb (Thuringer Energie) claimed the tour crown winning by a margin of eight seconds over Australian Tim Roe (Trek Livestrong) with Dennis third at 35 seconds.

The sixth and final stage of the race covered 145km out and back from Hermsdorf and Degenkolb's team rode strongly to defend his narrow leading margin. The stage was won by German Nikias Arndt (Brandenburg) in a bunch sprint ahead of Tino Thomel (KED-Bianchi) but Degenkolb sprinted home in third place to claim a four second time bonus.

Before the start both Jayco-Skins and Trek-Livestrong had vowed to attack the lead but in the end Degenkolb had their measure.

"Roe attacked on the rise behind Köstritz about ten kilometres from the finish," said Degenkolb, "But I was immediately on his wheel."

Dennis then counter attacked but the German race leader again responded.

Source: Cycling Australia Media Release