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 criticises Spanish government following Vuelta a España pro-Palestine protests
The UCI says Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez’s position on the protests is “contradictory” to Olympic values
This cycling jacket's new “revolutionary” fabric could change the outdoors industry
The Castelli Perfetto 3 uses Polartec’s new PFAs-free Aircore fabric to increase breathability and retain effective waterproofing
Namibia’s Onguza launches Bliksem gravel bike, which you can customise to your heart’s content
The new gravel bike is said to bring the company’s desired business model to life, offering custom handmade steel bikes at prices closer to mass-produced models
Madrid plans “extraordinary” security for final Vuelta a España stages amid pro-Palestine protests
1,100 police officers and 400 members of the Guardia Civil will be deployed across the weekend
Riders vote to neutralise Vuelta a España if there are protests during stage 17
We can expect votes of ahead of the remaining stages
In brief | 7 things you need to know about the new Garmin Edge 550 and 850 bike computers
Here are the key details about Garmin’s latest bike computers, in brief
“Sportswashing pure and simple”: pro-Palestine organisers at La Vuelta explain why they’re disrupting the race
We speak to the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel and BDS Deportivo about why they are protesting against the participation of Israel–Premier Tech at the Vuelta a España
Garmin's new Edge 550 and 850 compact bike computers are its “brightest and smartest” yet
The cycling head units also come with a host of training features and free Garmin Cycling Coach plans
Who rides in the rain? New Castelli Perfetto jacket uses "revolutionary" Polartec fabric and responds to how cycling has changed
With more people riding indoors and fewer rainy days, Castelli headed back to the drawing board to up the Perfetto jacket’s breathability and improve sustainability
Israel–Premier Tech drops ‘Israel’ from La Vuelta cycling kit
The team says the decision is to keep riders and the peloton safe amid pro-Palestine protests
New Scott Addict balances comfort and race bike stiffness to be ‘long ride ready’
Scott’s most popular road bike is no longer the Addict RC’s “little brother”
First ride review | The new Scott Addict 10 is practical and deceptively fast – but is that actually fun?
The new Addict endurance bike is 50 per cent more compliant than before and all about ease and practicality. But Stan asks whether that's all we really want from a bike
Strava updates Apple Watch app with ‘game-like features’ and more
The fitness tracking app saw a 20 per cent increase in uploads from athletes using an Apple Watch in 2024
UCI firmly condemns actions of pro-Palestine protesters at La Vuelta and reaffirms political neutrality
UCI says cycling shouldn't be "used as a tool for punishment"
No winner on stage 11 of La Vuelta due to pro-Palestine protests
General classification times taken with 3km to go
“We feel in danger” – tension mounts at La Vuelta amid protests against Israel–Premier Tech’s inclusion
Cycling's riders' union has met with the race organisers and riders have called for calm
New Fulcrum Soniq 42 wheels provide ‘maximum comfort’ thanks to special carbon lamination
Suitable for road and gravel riding, the Soniq 42s combine features from the brand’s Sharq and Wind wheelsets
Chris Froome suffered life-threatening heart injury in crash
The Briton sustained a pericardial rupture alongside five broken ribs and a broken back
Pashley releases completely unexpected adventure ‘grountain’ bike
The Wildfinder blends craftsmanship with “cutting-edge manufacturing” and can even fit a suspension fork
New Shimano RX910 S-Phyre gravel shoes optimise power transfer with “revolutionary” Pontoon cleat system
The cleat system features replaceable blocks that move with your cleat position providing consistent support and efficiency
Garmin updates Edge 1050 bike computer with dedicated mountain biking features
Garmin’s flagship bike computer will now feature its timing gates and forksight functions
The Argo Fy will turn any bike into a cargo bike
Colorado company says it aims to make cargo bikes accessible to everyone
New Raleigh Captus ebike brings premium Bosch technology to under £2,000
Raleigh says the Captus is for riders who want proven, premium tech without the high price
Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt Israel–Premier Tech time trial at Vuelta a España
The protestors waved flags and were pushed to the side of the road by police on stage 5 of the Vuelta a España