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
Ineos Grenadiers announces new partnership and team name, as British team jumps on latest performance trend
The team has announced a new five-year partnership with Netcompany and will use its AI platform to enhance performance as it targets eighth Tour de France win
“Not on the high street”: bespoke bike builders explain why they’re adopting 32in wheels
Emerging wheel size was a hot topic at London's Bespoked bicycle show
Flat bar and a step-through frame: is this the ‘gravel bike’ you should be riding?
Islabikes is back with the Rosetta, a new adventure gravel bike
Cycling Ireland report reveals “safety crisis” as more than half of respondents say roads have become more dangerous
President of Cycling Ireland says report "points to deeper problems in how our roads are designed"
Councillors urge Irish government to make hi-vis mandatory for cyclists, despite backlash and failed campaign
Letter to the Minister for Transport is latest development in ongoing debate over cyclist safety in Ireland
Santander Cycles sees hires soar during London tube strikes, as extra measures taken to support commuters
Forest is upping battery-swapping capacity by 80 per cent
ENVE reveals plans for UK and Ireland distribution, and Warwick showroom after split with Saddleback
New operations described as “significant step” for ENVE
Shimano returns to Eurobike 2026 after withdrawing, as German industry bodies announce rival show
Shimano Europe will provide an outdoor testing area, after initially announcing withdrawal in January
UCI cancels eMTB XC World Cup after discipline fails to meet 'growth objectives'
UCI to conduct a review of electric mountain biking before establishing next steps
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 Grand Départ revealed: London to host first team time trial in race's history
The peloton will also take in Northern England, with stage 1 starting in Leeds and stage 2 beginning in Manchester in “huge step forward for women's cycling”
City of London Police doubles fixed penalty notices for cyclists who “gamble” and jump red lights
More than 1,300 fixed penalty notices issued as cycling across capital surges
New Colnago C72 is an ode to the brand's "essence" with a hyper-exclusive build available at launch
The latest addition to Colnago’s C Series is handmade in Italy and is said to have an "all-road soul"
12 tech innovations that changed road cycling for the better
We look back on the top inventions that changed the art of cycling
Santini's creative director says cycling clothing has "got a little bit lost" but its jersey of the future could be an antidote
Santini's Aero Race jersey features a new fabric from Polartec made from steel mill emissions, but the jersey's potential could lie beyond sustainability
UCI explains why it banned Visma-Lease a Bike’s tyre-inflation system ahead of Paris–Roubaix
Visma-Lease a Bike described the decision as a "real shame" but cycling's governing body insists it's to ensure fairness
Skoda introduces bike bell that cuts through noise-cancelling headphones to keep you safe – here's how it works
The DuoBell has been trialled by Deliveroo riders as cyclist-pedestrian collisions increase
You can now tap into Tadej Pogačar’s dream state with this special-edition Met Trenta 3K Carbon helmet
The helmet is said to reflect the place where "effort fades yet speed increases”
The Vittoria Corsa Pro Control now comes in gravel-friendly widths – is this where road bike tyres are headed?
Vittoria has expanded the Corsa Pro Control range to include 38mm and 42mm tyres
3 top deals from Lidl’s cycling sale, including a budget torque wrench
There are some cycling bargains to be had at Lidl
Analysis | ‘We hoped they wouldn’t be as good’: what the bike industry really thinks about 32in wheels
32in bikes are increasing in popularity, but some say they won't deliver what the cycling industry needs
Cannondale leaves UK distributor in "mutual" agreement, returning to direct-to-dealer model
Cannondale is the second high-profile brand to leave Saddleback this year
HBO Max arrives in the UK next week, and there are new ‘saver plans’ to watch TNT Sports
You can now watch cycling races for £5 less per month
New Fulcrum Sharq GR and Soniq GR wheels optimised for wider tyres and faster gravel racing
Both gravel wheelsets feature Fulcrum's 2-Wave Rim profile
The Bugatti Factor One brings hypercar engineering to high-performance cycling – and it’s incredibly exclusive
The project reflects the two brands' shared philosophy of an "obsessive attention to detail"
