Dennis shines for Jayco in Germany

Dennis finished behind fellow Australian Tim Roe (Trek Livestrong) with German John Degenkolb (Thuringer Energie) taking the overall win by a margin of eight seconds.

The sixth and final stage of the race covered 145km out and back from Hermsdorf with Degenkolb's team roiding strongly to defend his narrow lead.

The stage was won by German Nikias Arndt (Brandenburg) in a bunch sprint ahead of Tino Thomel (KED-Bianchi) but Degenkolb grabbed third to claim a four second time bonus and the overall title.

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.

"My team had set me up well to block the last attacks of the Australians and Americans," said Degenkolb.

Dennis, 20, won the Best Young Rider Classification by a margin of three seconds from fourth placed overall Arndt.

The young Australian was impressive throughout the Tour, joining his five Jayco Skins team mates to claim a convincing win in the opening team time trial stage.

The team was reduced to only four riders for the final two stages with Luke Durbridge, 19, Michael Hepburn, 19 and Richard Lang, 21, providing the support for Dennis.

Aaron Donnelly, 19, and early race leader Michael Matthews, 19, withdrew during stage four of the tour.