Towns and villages entered into the spirit of the occasion with themed events and activities ahead of and during the race.
Crowds thronged the route – and braved the rain at times - as top-class cyclists made their way through Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.
Here’s a selection of photos from May 2014 to take you on a pedal-powered trip back in time.
37. Pedal Power
Mayoress Lila Agnew welcomes more than the Giro to Glengormley in 2014. INNT 30-034-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson
38. Pedal Power
Courtney McWhirter, Colin Maguire and Leah Skelton of Whiteabbey getting ready to welcome the Giro d'Italia. INNT 19-010-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson
39. Pedal Power
Ballymena Mayor Audrey Wales, Larne Mayor Maureen Morrow, Duncan McCausland of the NITB, Carolyn Boyd of the NITB and Deputy Carrick Mayor John Stewart at the launch of the 2014 Giro D'Italia in Larne. INLT 08-301-PR Photo: P. Rippon
40. Pedal Power
Big smiles for the Giro d'Italia from Anne Watson and Joanne Baird. INNT 20-002-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson