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
UCI rejects One Cycling with damning description of proposed racing reforms
The scheme’s future is now up for debate with the racing schedule finalised through to 2028
New Garmin Venu X1 is an ultra-thin smartwatch you can wear all day
The watch is 8mm thick with a 2in screen
Best gravel bike shoes 2025: gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding
13 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
Good news: cycling in midlife is linked to lower dementia risk
Active travel is also associated with maintaining brain health, according to a new study
Shimano Q’Auto brings battery-free automatic shifting to your bike
The new system uses AI to personalise shifting and could make its way to all Shimano Di2 groupsets in the future
Your Apple Watch will now speak to you through your workout, thanks to WatchOS 26 and AI
The new Workout Buddy feature uses AI to provide “meaningful inspiration in real time”
18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
Specialized recalls Globe ebikes due to fall hazard
The 13in telescopic seatpost on the Globe Haul ST and LT electric bikes can break when fully extended
Wahoo raises prices on all US products due to Trump's tariffs and growing costs
Price increases of up to $2,000 were rolled out last week
Ebikes are growing in popularity thanks to one particular age group
There is increasing interest in buying electric bikes, even if greater awareness around safety is needed, according to E-Bike Positive
It’s official: science says your next baselayer should be Merino wool
A new study shows Merino wool baselayers maintain thermal equilibrium better than synthetic performance wear
Proposed changes to ebike regulations could “kill off” major parts of industry, according to industry insider
The German cycling industry association wants to change ebike regulations, but insiders told BikeRadar that this could stifle innovation
New Condor Italia RC Ltd brings integrated cable routing to the alloy racer
Condor says the limited-edition bike has a "clean and uncluttered aesthetic"
“Tadej’s kingdom”: Netflix’s Tour de France: Unchained returns for final season
The third and final season will come to Netflix in July
Condor’s most popular bike is now available in stainless steel
The four-season bike gets internal cable routing alongside a change in frame material
BBC to broadcast Women’s Tour of Britain 2025 live – here’s how to watch it
19 teams to compete over four stages
How to watch Unbound 2025 for free anywhere in the world
The elite 200-mile race will be broadcast in full from 10am CT on Saturday 31 May
“Gobsmacked”: Bosch accused of protectionism over potential changes to ebike definition
Bosch under fire over proposed ebike rules some say would stall progress
A battle over ebike regulations is causing havoc in the cycling industry
Zweirad Industrie Verband's position paper on the future of ebikes could 'devastate' the market, according to one industry insider
Transport for London reveals 9 people killed while cycling in the capital last year
Daily cycling journeys also increased by 5 per cent to 1.33 million in 2024
Spotted: New Specialized Diverge breaks cover at Unbound Gravel
Although it appears to be similar to the current Diverge, a few details suggest this is in fact a new bike
Strava buys The Breakaway, bringing in-depth training to cyclists in period of ‘accelerated growth’
The acquisition will offer personalised training to Strava subscribers
Review | The Oakley Kato Velos are brilliant if you accept this one ridiculous feature
These glasses offer quality optics, but can you live with the novel arms?
Trek releases its first ebike with a throttle for easy commuting and adventuring
The FX+1 will provide throttle assistance up to 20mph