Cyclist Magazine

Dolan Ares

Dolan has racing pedigree. Ever since Terry Dolan started building bikes in Liverpool after his previous employer, the legendary Harry Quinn Cycles, closed in 1980, speed has been a huge part of what Dolan does. From helping build the career of a young Chris Boardman to actually winning Olympic gold on the track, its heritage is plain.

The brand’s road output hasn’t quite hit the same heights, although it still sees plenty of action with the EvoPro Racing and Dolan-Ellesse teams, but it’s an increasingly big part of what Dolan is doing.

The Ares is the start of Dolan’s quest to conquer the world of road racing,

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