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.
13. Pedal Power
Lee Walker (9) of Whiteabbey gets ready to welcome the Giro d'Italia in 2014. INNT 19-007-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson
14. Pedal Power
Ann McAllister and Kerry Brennan at the Giro D'Italia event in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-339-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
15. Pedal Power
Daniella and Shannon at the Giro D'Italia event in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-336-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
16. Pedal Power
Colin Bonnes, Jonathan McCurdy, Ethan Montgomery and Mark McConnell, of Larne Skills Development, with the cycle made for the Giro D'Italia which was earmarked for the Black Rock at Carnlough. INLT 18-421-PR Photo: Peter Rippon