In pictures: 2014 Giro d’Italia begins in Belfast

Riders of team Colombia compete during the time trial Belfast-Belfast, the first stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia. Orica-Green Edge won the time trial ahead Omega Pharma-Quick Step and BMC. Luk Benies / AFP

May 10, 2014

Images from the start of the 2014 Giro d’Italia, the first of three Grand Tours on cycling’s yearly calendar, in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday.

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