42 great photos from Giro d'Italia events in east Antrim 2014

Giro d’Italia fever hit south and east Antrim when stages of the international cycling race were held in Northern Ireland in 2014.

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.

41. Pedal Power

Hundreds of cyclists powering their way through Newtownabbey in the Giro d'Italia. INNT 20-013-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson

The giro peloton travels through Glengormley in 2014. INNT 20-005-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson