Mildred Locke

Mildred Locke

Mildred joined as Reviews Writer for Cyclingnews and BikePerfect in December 2020. She loves all forms of cycling from long-distance audax to daily errand-running by bike, and does almost everything on two wheels, including moving house, and started out her cycling career working in a bike shop. For the past five years she's volunteered at The Bristol Bike Project as a mechanic and session coordinator, and now sits on its board of directors.

Since then she's gone on to write for a multitude of cycling publications, including Bikeradar, Cycling Plus, Singletrack, Red Bull, Cycling UK and Total Women's Cycling. She's dedicated to providing more coverage of women's specific cycling tech, elevating under-represented voices in the sport, and making cycling more accessible overall. 

Height: 156cm (5'2")

Weight: 75kg

Rides: Stayer Groadinger UG, Triban RC520 Women's Disc, Genesis Flyer, Marin Larkspur, Cotic BFe 26, Clandestine custom bike

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A close up shot of a woman wearing a Specialized gravel helmet and sunglasses, completely covered in mud splatters after a cyclocross race

Best gravel bike helmets: Off-road protection and comfort

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's Guide Maximise on off-road protection, ventilation and aerodynamics with the best gravel bike helmets

Buyer's Guide
A hand reaching down to a Fabric cageless water bottle, the rider about to drink mid-ride

Best water bottles for cycling: Stay hydrated on the go

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's Guide Keep hydrated for peak performance with one of the best water bottles for cycling

Buyer's Guide
A woman of colour with afro hair cycles her road bike from left to right of the image, wearing green and blue Velocio road kit

Best women's cycling shorts - padded bib shorts to keep you comfy on the bike

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's guide Female-specific cycling shorts can play a huge part in ensuring you stay comfortable in the saddle

Buyer's guide
Two women - one white and one east Asian, cycling electric hybrid bikes together in an urban area, wearing casual clothing and helmets

Best women’s electric bikes: power up and go further

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's guide Our pick of the best women’s electric bikes for road, gravel, commuting and more

Buyer's guide
Two female cyclists smiling at the camera with one arm around the other

Cycling on your period: Everything you need to know

By Mildred Locke last updated

Feature Understanding the menstrual cycle can help you work with your body instead of against it, making cycling on your period a breeze

Feature
woman of colour cycles a hybrid bike, smiling, along the road. She's wearing shorts, a gilet and a helmet.

Best women’s hybrid bikes - town bikes designed for women

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's Guide Get in your daily exercise while travelling on two wheels, with our pick of the best women’s hybrid bikes

Buyer's Guide
One of the best folding bikes, the titanium Brompton T-Line, leans against a wall, which has been painted with a large bird

Best folding bikes: Space-saving bikes for your urban riding needs

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's Guide The best folding bikes are comfortable and capable bikes, but small when folded, light enough to carry, and durable enough to deal with the rigours of daily commuting

Buyer's Guide
A man rides through a large puddle on a road bike on the best winter road bike tyres

Best winter road bike tyres: Hard-wearing, puncture-resistant tyres to get you through the winter

By Mildred Locke published

Buyer's Guide The best winter road bike tyres will provide durability and confidence during the poor winter weather

Buyer's Guide
A white woman wearing a Canyon Team kit standing over a Canyon Endurace bike

Best women's road bikes: take to the tarmac with comfort and speed

By Mildred Locke last updated

Buyer's Guide The best women's road bikes don't necessarily need to be women's specific, but those that come with women's specific touchpoints and sizing options do the job brilliantly

Buyer's Guide
A blue Sonder Camino gravel bike on some singletrack

Sonder Camino AL gravel bike review – a budget-friendly bikepacking rig

By Mildred Locke published

Review A capable and confidence-inspiring gravel bike that won’t break the bank

Review
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