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.
25. Pedal Power
Larne turns pink for the Giro d'Italia cycle run. INLT 19-452-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
26. Pedal Power
Setting off on the Giro d'Italia cycle run at Larne Promenade. INLT 19-455-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
27. Pedal Power
Robin and Janet Tweed pictured with their son Michael's first bicycle at the Giro d'Italia exhibition in the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. INLT 19-302-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
28. Pedal Power
Beth and David Frazer at the Giro d'Italia exhibition in the Larne Museum and Arts Centre. INLT 19-303-PR Photo: Peter Rippon