<P> Despite the prestige of the achievement, the Triple Crown of cycling is not an official title, and there is no physical award given for its accomplishment . </P> <P> The Triple Crown has only been achieved twice (both times by winning Giro / Tour / Worlds): </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Rider </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Races </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Eddy Merckx (BEL) </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Tour + Giro + WC </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Stephen Roche (IRL) </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Tour + Giro + WC </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Rider </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Races </Th> </Tr>

Who has held all 3 grand tours at the same time