Dean first confirmed in Garmin’s Tour roster

Julian Dean will start his fifth Tour de France in 2009 as lead out man.

Julian Dean will start his fifth Tour de France in 2009 as lead out man. (Image credit: Sirotti)

New Zealand’s Julian Dean is the first confirmed rider in Garmin-Slipstream’s roster for next month’s Tour de France. Dean will act as lead-out man for Tyler Farrar, who is also expected to be announced in the squad’s lineup.