Five years ago I joined Tim Hammond at Pro Espresso as an ambassador… never imagining the journey ahead.💥
From ambassador to owner, and now building Rocket Espresso UK into the exclusive UK distributor for both home and commercial machines — it’s been an incredible ride.
“Build it and they will come.” 🚀☕
Massive thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way — customers, partners, friends, and the coffee community.🖤
Today, we officially stand as Rocket Espresso UK.
The next chapter starts now.💥🚀
What’s Next After the Lincoln GP Comeback Race ❓
Come join us for the unforgettable 3 Monasteries Ride in Mallorca 🇪🇸
Ride through the heart of the island and into the stunning Serra de Tramuntana mountains, discovering three historic monasteries along the way. Designed as a social, non-competitive cycling experience, this is your chance to enjoy incredible roads, breathtaking scenery, and great company.
Whether you ride with the group or take it all in at your own pace, this is more than just a ride — it’s an experience.
Hosted alongside former pro cyclist Russ Downing @mallorcacyclingholidays 🚴
📍 Mallorca
☀️ Stunning views
⛪ Historic monasteries
🚴 Like-minded riders
📸 Coffee stops & unforgettable memories
There’s Still Time to book ✈️
Who’s in? 👊
🔗 Link in bio
#3MonasteriesRide #MallorcaCycling #LincolnGP #CyclingHoliday RoadCycling
Two legends of the sport back for more 👑
The Downing brothers returned from retirement to race the 70th edition of the Lincoln Grand Prix, winding back the clock and reminding us of why they're such stalwarts of the British scene 🙌
📸 @swpix_cycling
Legends on the start line 🔥
This weekend, brothers @russdowning & @deandowningcycling completed their mission to come out of retirement and return to the cobbles at the 70th Lincoln GP. #ProjectLincoln
Form is temporary. Class is permanent. Chapeaux 👏
📷 @philcrowphoto
Monday morning blues
Project Lincoln is complete ✅
What a day to be racing the 70th anniversary Lincoln GP
Standing on the start line with cycling legends
Racing the front of the race first time up Michaelgate with my brother
Climbing out of a ditch ( unscathed ) after a massive crash on lap 2
Chasing back hard and blowing the legs off
Enjoying every second of the crowds support up Michaelgate
Thanks so much for every single person there on the day that gave us a shout
Love to brother Russ to getting me there
We did it and he showed his class - as always
Now it’s time to give my knackered body a rest
Thanks to @fullbeansahead and @swpix_cycling@alex_swpix for sending over these awesome shots
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As the Downing Brothers line up for the start of the 70th Edition of the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, presented by the University of Lincoln, they are joined by past winners Paul Curran (1986,87,88,91) , Mark Walsham (1995) & Steve Joughin (1980) - a scene for the history books! 🤩🏆
📸 - @philcrowphoto
#raphalincolngp70 #raphalincolngp #raphalincolngrandprix #lincolngrandprix
Like all good comebacks, the story of Russ and Dean Downing’s return to this Sunday’s Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix started with a heavy dose of convincing. “It was my daft idea… no, not daft – it was a great idea,” smiles Russ, the now 47-year-old former British road champion. His older brother Dean didn’t quite see it the same. “In a polite way, I told him to get lost,” he says. “I said, ‘No, I’m 50 years old. Bugger off. I’m not doing it. It’s too hard.’
“I think it took about a month after that to persuade me to agree to going, ‘Yeah, why not? Let’s see.’”
This Sunday, the Downings will line up at the Lincoln GP together for the first time in over a decade. It’s a race that has defined both of their careers. Russ, a former WorldTour rider with Team Sky, won the event four times between 2005 and 2012, making him the joint record holder. Dean won the title himself in 2007, and twice finished second to his brother during a stalwart career in the domestic scene.
Still, their road to this year’s edition has been the toughest yet. To meet the qualifying criteria, the brothers set off on a three-week scramble across grassroots events, collecting British Cycling points. They were so dedicated, in fact, they even raced three times in one morning.
“Lincoln has got a strong place in both our hearts,” Russ says. “I think if it had been just any other race, we wouldn’t have committed as much as this. Lincoln stands out.”
Read the full interview on our website now to find out how they made the start line.
📸 Lisa Downing
