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
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 2024 – 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 2024 | 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 2024 | What is the best smartwatch for cycling?
Everything you need to know about these wearable devices
Best road bikes 2024 | 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
Best gravel bike shoes 2024 | Gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding
17 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
19 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested 19 bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
Cycling industry is improving on sustainability but there's still a lot to do, says new report
Shift Cycling Culture's Climate Action Pulse Check reveals industry professionals feel more optimistic about cycling's commitment to climate action than consumers
First Look | Chrome’s upgraded Citizen Messenger bag brings new strap and pockets to 'indestructible' design
A new shoulder strap and interior promise enhanced comfort and practicality
Rouvy wants you to make friends and put on the brakes with bumper autumn updates
The indoor cycling platform is releasing a host of new features to enhance your virtual cycling experience
BikeRadar Podcast | Thousands of people came to ride with me: Lael Wilcox on being the fastest woman to cycle around the world and the tech she used for the challenge
Soon after completing her Around The World record, Lael Wilcox spoke to Liam and Felix about component choices, getting enough sleep and how people came to join her
The world's first FSC-certified bike tyre, a gravel suspension seatpost and stem, plus Smith's Triad helmet and bike lock mount
And your summary of the week on BikeRadar
Brompton’s new G Line is its first off-road bike – but don't call it a gravel bike
'World's most versatile bike' sports 20in wheels and disc brakes
BikeRadar Podcast | Lael Wilcox breaks the Around The World Record and Lachlan Morton's Down Under FKT
Is ultra-distance cycling having a resurgence?
Is this the year of bike computer challenger brands? Swiss startup Jespr releases first model with ‘always on’ internet
The Jespr is one of three bike computers from small brands set to launch this September
Best bike tool kits | Top choices for the home mechanic
Just the job for car park maintenance and garage tinkering
It’s Cycle to Work Day, but 49% of Brits can’t afford a new bike
New research reveals barriers to cycling include rising bike costs and people "not fitting the bill"