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.

21. Pedal Power

The wet weather did not dampen the welcome from Glengormley for the Giro d'Italia. INNT 20-007-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Evie, Zach, Will, Harry and Erin giving the Giro d'Italia a big wave in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-345-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

Elvie, Trevor and Isla Scott watching the Giro d'Italia in Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-347-PR Photo: Peter Rippon

Admiring the old cycles on display at the Giro d'Italia exhibition in the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. INLT 19-305-PR Photo: Peter Rippon