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
You can now get FulGaz and Ironman routes on Rouvy
Rouvy has bought rival app FulGaz and announced a multi-year partnership with Ironman
The best pumps tested by BikeRadar | Top-rated track pumps and mini pumps
The best track pumps and mini pumps, plus our buyer's guide
The best aluminium road bikes tested by BikeRadar
Our favourite alloy road bikes, as rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
Complete guide to Komoot | How to use the route-planning app
What Komoot is, how to use it and how it compares to Strava and RideWithGPS
Not for the pros: new Basso Sempre Veloce promises race performance for everyday riders
The 'SV' is designed to fit the gap between race and all-road bikes
New Ridley Noah Fast is brand’s fastest ever bike
The Noah Fast was first spotted back in November but we now have all the details
Stan Portus | Cycling is overwhelmingly male – and I wish that wasn’t the case
Cycling trade shows are dominated by men, and recent reports show how deep the gender imbalance goes
Tom Pidcock shows off his new Scott Addict RC
The Brit moved to Q36.5 Pro Cycling in December last year, following a speculation-ridden transfer from Ineos Grenadiers
Castelli's new rain jacket is fully waterproof, stretchy and 100% recyclable, plus MTB pedals inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, and kit for winter cycling
And the latest news and reviews from BikeRadar
British bike brand Raleigh reports £30 million loss
Raleigh affected by the market's overstocked position following Covid
Condor’s latest bike is built to travel the world – and for your weekly shop
London-based brand says the Bivio+ is a “gravel beast” that doubles up as a shopping bike
Best gravel suspension forks 2025 – plus our buyer's guide
The best gravel suspension forks will help you soak up bumps and take on rowdier trails
Described as "a UFO for 2025", Van Rysel's new aero bike is 13 watts faster than its climbing bike
First spotted at the 2024 Tour de France, the Van Rysel RCR-F aero bike will make its official racing debut at the Spring Classics.
17 of the best trail bikes ridden and reviewed
17 top trail bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
Best Cyber Monday Garmin deals | Save up to 50% on Garmin computers, smartwatches and lights
Cyber Monday is here! Navigate to deals central with these Garmin price cuts
The best gifts for cyclists in 2025 – for every budget
Finding cycling gifts for the two-wheeled enthusiast in your life just got a lot simpler
These five-star Specialized S-Works cycling shoes have 55% off in Sigma’s Black Friday sale
These "quite brilliant" shoes are on sale for £135
Stan Portus | This five-star jacket transformed my winter cycling
The Castelli Alpha RoS Light made cold weather a less daunting prospect for our content editor and it has 55 per cent off
Total weight time warp: new Scott Addict RC weighs less than 6kg, reviving spirit of the original
Scott says the Addict RC has always been about low weights – and a unique manufacturing process has got the latest version weighing as little as the first generation
Best road bike pedals 2025 | Top-rated clipless pedals for your bike
The best road pedals for all budgets, from Shimano, Look, Speedplay, Time and more
Reap reveals its first gravel bike – and it didn’t even exist 7 weeks ago
The prototype represents what Reap sees as the future of gravel bikes
Santini's PFAS-free Magic waterproof, a jacket inspired by polar bears, Rapha's 20th-anniversary book and Chrome's Warsaw backpack
Plus the latest news and reviews from BikeRadar
Best cycling watch in 2025 | What is the best smartwatch for cycling?
Everything you need to know about these wearable devices
Best road bikes 2025 | Our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes
Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike