Giro d'Italia set for both sides of Irish border in 2014

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/21512205

[enniscorthyman]

This is great news for a change.

[Garfield]

Any idea of the route yet? Should bring a bit of excitement...

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

So far all I've heard is that it's starting in Belfast and then heading south. Official press release is tomorrow (Thursday). I know where I'll be next May cant wait.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

The first 2 stages will be in the North of the country and the 3rd is Armagh to to Dublin before returning back to Italy.

[jhb171achill]

What is it? Italians coming here to get their giros?

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

What is it? Italians coming here to get their giros?

 

 

It's 3 days sitting at the side of the road with loads and loads of beer

[jhb171achill]

Now, Anthony, what could be more civilised than that!!!!!! Count me in; especially if they give me some giros to cash........

[Broithe]

Any idea of the route yet? Should bring a bit of excitement...

 

Some controversy - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24361514 ..

[Tarabuses]

Only to be expected.