Its only been done by four men: Jacques Anquetil; France; 5 Tours (1957, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964), 2 Giros (1960, 1964), 1 Vuelta (1963). Felice Gimondi; Italy; 1 Tour (1965), 3 Giros (1967, 1969, 1976), 1 Vuelta (1968) Eddy Merckx; Belgium; 5 Tours (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974), 5 Giros (1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974), 1 Vuelta (1973) Bernard Hinault; France; 5 Tours (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1985), 3 Giros (1980, 1982, 1985), 2 Vueltas
I wonder if Jan will ever try to win the Giro? I know he has raced it before and did poorly. Also, Hinault with 10 grand tours...WOW! Perhaps Lance is no better then 3rd on the "All Time Greatest List"?
Dave in VA
I wonder if Jan will ever try to win the Giro? I know he has raced it before and did poorly. Also, Hinault with 10 grand tours...WOW! Perhaps Lance is no better then 3rd on the "All Time Greatest List"?
Dave in VA