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The site is still going through the upgrade progress, so expect a few changes in the coming week.
hi people
its been a massive 2009 for Russ and now its onto 2010 and a team where Russ will act out his dreams of racing in some of the biggest races in the world calendar..
After some epic training sessions in South Yorkshire and on his indoor trainer, Russ is ready to take on the job. First stop is London 4th of January for the Official team launch of Team Sky where he will join several of his team mates for the press launch to the world of cycling. 2nd stop off will be Australia for a ten day training before competingt in his 1st Pro Tour event of 2010 Tour Down Under.
just a quick update for now, check all the internet on Monday 4th JAN and all will be reveeled for the long awaited team kit and race bikes. They look great by the way.
http://www.geoffthomasfoundation.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=68
'Out of the Saddle' presents an evening with the Downings.
Following another successful years racing in the UK and in Europe Dean and Russell Downing are inviting fellow cyclists to celebrate the end of the road season in style. This year Russell has dominated the domestic road race scene, topping his season off with an amazing win in the tour of Ireland, whilst older brother Dean has celebrated success in the Tour Series criteriums, winning the Elite Circuit Series and the birth of his daughter. The evening will be presented by Eurosport’s cycling commentary expert, David Harmon. Special guests and local stars will join the two Rotherham brothers who will present a series of events made attractive by a charity auction. Various items of cycling memorabilia will be on offer to the highest bidder, proceeds of which will go to the Geoff Thomas Foundation. Rotherham’s Sitwell Park Golf Club will host the night on Saturday 21st November, Tickets are priced at £20.00 and are available now. For further details and to reserve your place on this exclusive evening contact J T Smith via email: jsmithblade@talktalk.net
Hi people
After a great season which has just ended in Mendrisio, swiss at the World Road Race Championships, it is time to rest for Russ.
Russ, along with Team GB and David Millar himself were very pleased with Russ's peformance in his last race of the 2009 season. Russ had a job to do this year, which was stick close to Millar and give him any help needed, with Millar having some bad luck during the race, with a crash and an added Punchare, it was a hard day for Russ, getting Millar back on to the fast moving peleton, a few times.
Russ will now take time out during the next month or so, attending several Dinners as a guest, and onto the 21st Novemember where he will the main Guest with Brother Dean at the Out of the Saddle, evening with the Downings.
thanks again for all the support throughout what has been a great season once again for Russ Downing.
Hi Guys
Russ has finished the Tour of Britain in his best overall position in the 5 editions he has taken part in, with 5th place overall. With several top 5 finishes on the stages too.
Russ went into the stage race a little more relaxed than the 2008 edition, with the knowing of his 2010 Team Sky Contract was in the bag, he was up there on nearly all 8 stages. Now Russ has been selected to represent Great Britain in the World Road race championships in Mendrisio Switserland, which will be his last race of a fantastic 2009 season, possibly his best ever.
After a few easy days riding now, Russ will be out in Swizz territory on Thursday to join the other 8 selected riders, to end the season on a high.
Thanks for all the support via Facebook, Twitter and the Guestbook here on the website.
