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
London council serves hire bike operators with ultimatum over rider behaviour and poor parking
Lime and Forest bikes are causing persistent problems, undermining their benefit, according to Islington Council
3T releases range of made-in-Italy electric bikes
The line-up covers lightweight to ‘all-terrain’ e-gravel bikes
Bianchi recalls Impulso RC due to risk of handlebar breakage
A quality-control inspection identified a defect in the carbon handlebar
MIPS buys protection brand Koroyd to strengthen position in helmet-safety market
Deal is worth €40 million
Trek recalls 700 electric bikes due to crash hazard – here’s what you need to know
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected bikes and take them to an authorised dealership for a free repair
UCI confirms 2026 WorldTour teams with promotions, relegations and one special measure
The UCI has granted licences for 14 women's WorldTour and 18 men's WorldTour teams
Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe pull plane to take-off in training camp stunt
Watch the WorldTour team pull a glider into flight
British Cycling seeks investment to elevate the sport’s reach
The governing body’s new commercial entity, British Cycling Ventures, is intended to help grow cycling in UK
Lance Armstrong narrates documentary on history of legendary American bicycle company
No Hands will debut at film festivals next year and uses “AI-enhanced visual storytelling”
Cube recalls Agree C:62 road bikes due to delamination risk – here’s what you need to know
Affected forks have insufficient resin material around the front brake mount, which means excessive braking may cause delamination
It’s official, Scott will supply bikes to NSN Cycling as Factor drops troubled team
The team will have access to Scott's Addict RC, Foil and Plasma bikes
2025 Budget leaves Cycle to Work scheme rules unchanged
A rumoured return to a £1,000 Cycle to Work scheme limit failed to materialise in the 2025 budget, with the Cycle to Work Alliance stating it's happy there has been no change
Cycling journeys in London up by 43% with 1.5m trips made every day
Rising ridership highlights the impact of new Cycleways, safer routes and booming dockless bike use across the capital
Israel–Premier Tech kit on sale to raise funds for children in Gaza
Pro Kit Club "agonised" over the decision to sell the kit
Rad Power Bikes' batteries pose fire hazard warns CSPC, as brand insists they are safe
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says Rad Power Bikes’ batteries can "unexpectedly ignite and explode”, but the company has pushed back
Israel–Premier Tech rebrands as NSN Cycling Team and will race under a Swiss license
International sports and entertainment company NSN and Stoneweg enter into "joint venture" as previous sponsors drop out due to controversy
Trek recalls more than 75,000 bikes due to brake crash hazard
Trek is offering free repairs on affected bikes
Factor Bikes leaves Israel–Premier Tech following season of protests
It appears Factor has joined Premier Tech in leaving the trouble team
Open letter opposing ‘restrictive’ ebike regulations gains 200 signatories from cycling industry
The letter says the proposed changes to electric bike regulations would turn Europe into a “desert of light electric mobility innovations”
Premier Tech to sponsor new team after leaving Israel–Premier Tech
After confirming its withdrawal from Israel–Premier Tech, the Canadian company reveals its sponsorship of St Michel – Preference Home – Auber93
Garmin releases software updates to help you monitor well-being and take your cycling ‘to the next level’
The features are already rolling out to select bike computers and smartwatches
Israel–Premier Tech’s title sponsor officially steps down after season marred by protest
Premier Tech said previously it would stay on as a sponsor if team changed its name
Bored of electric bikes clogging up pavements? Forest’s new pricing scheme might provide a solution
Tiered pricing scheme is designed to help redistribute Forest bikes across London
Peloton recalls more than 800,000 bikes due to faulty seatpost
The bike’s seatpost assembly can break during use, posing a fall and injury hazard