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.
17. Pedal Power
Chloe Haddock and Molly Doherty cheering on the Giro D'Italia in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-341-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
18. Pedal Power
Geoff and Tracy Lynch from the East Coast Raiders BMX Club with Freda Kemp from Larne Art Club at the Giro D'Italia exhibition in the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. INLT 19-306-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
19. Pedal Power
East Coast Raiders at the Giro D'Italia event in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-344-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
20. Pedal Power
Timothy and Deborah McDowell at the Giro D'Italia exhibition in the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. INLT 19-304-PR Photo: Peter Rippon