Stan Portus

Digital writer

Stan Portus is a digital writer for BikeRadar. Having worked as a freelance writer and journalist for over six years, Stan started working in the bike industry in 2018, writing content for some of the sports biggest brands, including Chris King, ENVE, Castelli and Sportful. Stan joined BikeRadar in 2021 and now covers the latest cycling news and, as an experienced cyclist and writer, provides advice on the best products to buy, based on BikeRadar's independent reviews. A road cyclist at heart, he can be found zooming along the lanes and roads of the South West, as well as undertaking foolhardy pursuits such as overnight audax rides.

Recent articles by Stan Portus

Igus recycled plastic bike

This bike is made from recycled plastic – including the drivetrain and brakes

Fizik Terra Shoe photographed at 45 degrees

Mountain Bike Shoes

Review Fizik Terra Atlas shoes

GBP £159.00 RRP USD $159.00 EUR €159.00

First Look Friday 27 May.

First Look Friday

Campagnolo gravel wheels, Oakley Re:SubZero sunglasses, Pirelli tyres and a Le Col jersey

Dutch rider Ellen Van Dijk races during her world hour record attempt in the Velodrome Suisse, an indoor velodrome in Grenchen, northern Switzerland on May 23, 2022. - Ellen van Dijk attempts to break the world hour record record of 48,405 kilometers on May 23, 2022, on the track of the Velodrome Suisse in Grenchen. (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET/AFP via Getty Images)

Ellen van Dijk breaks hour record on custom Trek Speed Concept

Garmin Fenix 7 maps

Review Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar smartwatch

GBP £779.99 RRP USD $899.99 EUR €899.99

Woman riding bike with Garmin Varia RCT715

New Garmin Varia RCT715 tail light has a camera to record your crashes

Aori Nishimura wearing Oakley Re:SubZero sunglasses

The Oakley Sub Zero is back again – but not as you knew it

Rendering of Brompton factory

Industry Insider Brompton CEO on building a ‘green’ factory, the contradiction of net-zero and the future of cycling in cities

Colnago TT1 new time trial bike

Colnago TT1 | Pogačar’s new time trial bike is here, but you can’t buy it yet

Campagnolo Levante wheelset

Campagnolo releases the Levante – its first gravel wheelset with a new hooked rim design

Specialized pro Power with Mirror saddle

Specialized’s new Power Pro with Mirror saddle brings 3D-printed tech at a (slightly) lower price

Mathieu van der Poel's Canyon Aeroad.

Gallery | New bikes, custom bikes and the latest launches from the 2022 Cycle Show

Reilly Fusion head tube

Reilly releases the Fusion – an aero titanium road bike

Woman riding Salsa Journeyer on gravel trail

Updated Salsa Cycles Journeyer offers increased versatility for all gravel riders

Close up of LIOS bike head tube

10 jaw-dropping bikes you can see at the 2022 Cycle Show