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.
29. Pedal Power
Macy and Darcy Brennan at the Giro d'Italia event in the Larne Market Yard. INLT 20-342-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
30. Pedal Power
A Giro d'Italia family cycle run at Larne Promenade was just one of dozens of events in the council's '12 Days of Pink' promotion . INLT 19-453-PR Photo: Peter Rippon
31. Pedal Power
Newtownabbey Mayor Fraser Agnew helping to support the Giro official charity, Oxfam, with Diane Caldwell, Brian McEutaggart and Judy Gilliland in 2014. INNT 30-035-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson
32. Pedal Power
Lucy (5) and Sophie (9) Robinson welcoming the Giro to Glengormley. INNT 20-038-FP Photo: Freddie Parkinson