Stan Portus
Content editor
Stan is BikeRadar’s content editor. Stan works on everything from content strategy and breaking news to evergreen updates and long-form features. Stan started working in the bike industry in 2018, writing content for some of the sport's biggest brands, before moving to BikeRadar in 2020. With a degree in design history and a master's in writing, he has worked as a freelance writer and journalist for the past nine years, writing reviews, essays and interviews for many art, design and literature publications, as well as appearing on radio. A road cyclist at heart, Stan has undertaken foolhardy pursuits such as 300km overnight audaxes, and you’ll likely find him cycling through Essex from his home in East London.
Recent articles by Stan Portus
ENVE’s new race bike cuts tyre clearance and surface area in bid to go faster
The Melee v2 bucks the industry trend for wider tyres and ENVE says it's faster than bikes from Specialized and Trek
Absolute Black identifies disc brake issue that can have “profound effect on braking performance”
The company's latest rotors implement lessons from looking at uneven wear – and what it revealed about weight-saving perforations
Rob Quirk traded art for craftsmanship – and now he’s building a global cycling brand
As Quirk Cycles moves from custom to small-batch designs, founder Rob Quirk explains why he began building bikes and his vision for the future
Wilier introduces cheaper version of Filante aero bike with same aerodynamics as the WorldTour model
New Filante SL ID2 is “the ideal gateway” to Wilier’s aero bikes and comes almost a year after the top-spec SLR ID2 model
Canyon reveals 32in gravel bike made especially for LeBron James
The NBA star has a new Grizl with 32in wheels – but Canyon isn't fully onboard with the oversized trend just yet
Fund for young riders launched after Finlay Tarling’s death at Volta a Portugal
The fund is intended to help "future generations of young Welsh riders"
Volkswagen reveals “world’s safest ebike” with smart glasses included
The Smart eBike borrows technology from the world of automotives and comes with high-tech accessories
Beloved Bristol bicycle shop to shut after 32 years and 15,000 bike sales
Shop owners are ready to swap selling bikes for riding them
Raleigh and Lapierre initiate legal steps to secure futures following Accell Group insolvency
Accell UK & Ireland, the owner of Raleigh, has filed to appoint administrators after its parent company was granted a "suspension of payments"
Tour de France Femmes announces access restrictions on Mont Ventoux stage due to wildfire risk
Fans and hikers will not be able to access the Dentelles de Montmirail massif
Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency after €1.8bn buyout
Accell Group says it hasn't been able to reach a viable solution to continue operations in current form
"They’re doing a disservice to women’s racing" – Orla Chennaoui hits out at Tour de France Femmes organisers as outrage grows over limited broadcast
Calls made for end-to-end coverage of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes as key moments missed from this year's edition
Leaked details suggest Shimano 13-speed could require new freehub standard
An e-commerce listing suggests Shimano will adopt a new freehub body standard for 13-speed groupsets
What are the Tour de France Femmes time trial start times?
The action will start at 2.51pm local time for the 21km time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon
Tour de France Femmes warns of extra clothing checks after bra padding controversy
Bra padding could act as a chest fairing and the race jury will pay "particular attention" to clothing ahead of today's stage four time trial
Padded bras cause controversy at Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage four time trial
Chest fairings could offer Tour de France Femmes riders an aero advantage and teams are urging the UCI to enforce its rules
What does David Byrne listen to when he's on the bike? Talking Heads star reveals his cycling playlist
Talking Heads co-founder shares what he listens to while cycling as he continues his “Who Is the Sky” tour
SpongeBob SquarePants heads to the Tour de France Femmes aboard Factor One road bikes
Human Powered Health and Ma Petite Entreprise will race bikes with custom SpongeBob paintjobs at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes
Tour de France Femmes start list confirmed, with three champions returning
The full team rosters for the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, plus their ambitions for the race
New DT Swiss 1800 road and gravel wheels “let you find new horizons” for less than £400
The Swiss brand has refreshed its 1800 line to include the A 1800, E 1800, G 1800 and G 1800 Classic. The range includes an updated rim that’s wider, reduces weight and offers durability
Vote now: who is the greatest Tour de France rider of all time?
Tadej Pogačar is the youngest cyclist to win the Tour de France 5 times, but does that mean he's the greatest of all time? Let us know by voting in our poll
5 records Tadej Pogačar set during the 2026 Tour de France – and one he’s yet to beat
Pogačar won the 2026 Tour de France in emphatic fashion. We look at the records he broke along the way
Tour de France finale shortened due to wildfires
Stage 21 of the Tour has been cut from 133km to 89km and the peloton will now race five laps of finishing circuit
Tadej Pogačar wins on Alpe d’Huez to finally break Marco Pantani's 29-year-old record
Pogačar breaks record that stood for nearly three decades