Robert Downs (born 27 July 1955) is a former English professional cyclist from Basildon, Essex.

He won the Sealink International in 1980 and competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Men's 100 kilometres Team Time Trial.

[1] He represented England in the road race, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

[2] Four years later he represented England and won a gold medal in the team time trial, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[3][4] He rode for Manchester Wheelers' Club and was a professional between 1984 and 1989 ending his career with Percy Bilton.