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
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
21 switchbacks and a lightning-fast record: the history of Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France in numbers
It’s one of the icons of the Tour de France and among its toughest climbs, but what’s behind the ski resort’s unique place in the race’s history?
Watch our Shimano Neutral Service bike check: the 10-year-old bike still being used at the Tour de France
Simon von Bromley explains why no pro wants to ride this bike, until they have to
Pogačar's new lactate super fuel is a "breakthrough" in sports nutrition, but should you believe the hype?
Enervit's new lactate gel mix has been called a 'breakthrough' in sports nutrition, but skepticism remains
UCI defends nighttime anti-doping tests at Tour de France: “the fight against doping is an absolute priority”
Nighttime anti-doping tests at the Tour prompted the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés to say the fight against doping should respect “fundamental rights”. Now the UCI has sought to justify the disruption to riders
Tom Pidcock used $1,000 cooling gloves for Tour de France time trial
The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider's cooling tactic is a high-tech version of his former team's plastic tubs
"We should be testing at all times" – Tour de France's nighttime doping tests reveal a tension at the heart of professional sport
Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar's doping control tests have sparked fierce debate. An anti-doping expert tells BikeRadar that it underlines the conflict between keeping sport clean and protecting athletes
