The world famous cycle race is coming to our shores, and you can experience the action in person

Win a once in a lifetime trip to take in the excitement and action of the Giro d'italia as it comes to our shores this year. The world famous cycle race will stage its Grande Partenza (Big Start - see, you're more Italian already) from the 9-11 May in what will be the largest single event ever hosted in Northern Ireland. It kicks off at the spectacular Titanic Belfast, before touring the Causeway Coastal Route and heading into the historic city of Armagh with some of the world's leading cyclists taking part.

If you want the low down on what it's all about and what you can expect from the event in Northern Ireland, then you can head over here for JOE's short preview of the big event. You could be there to experience the drama up close, all you need to do is enter this epic competition to 'Be part of the Start' in Northern Ireland. You'll get your accommodation taken care of for two nights at the Premier Inn Cathedral Quarter and a further night at the Premier Inn in Coleraine, as well as two tickets to the Team Presentation and your very own Giro Pink jersey, so that you look the part. All you need to do to win is to answer this simple question below. Good luck!

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