Rohan Dennis withdraws from the Tour de France

Rohan Dennis (Garmin Sharp) at Tirreno Adriatico

Rohan Dennis (Garmin Sharp) at Tirreno Adriatico (Image credit: Sirotti)

Rohan Dennis (Garmin-Sharp) has abandoned the Tour de France ahead of stage 9 to Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The 23-year-old Australian was making his Tour debut with the stated goal of gaining experience and his team took the decision to withdraw him from the race following the opening stage in the Pyrenees.