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 of two women cycling side by side. One of them is visibly larger bodied.

What is a “cyclist’s physique”?

By Mildred Locke last updated

Opinion Mildred Locke explores the hidden language of marketing, and the myth it perpetuates

Opinion
Garmin Fenix 7

Garmin launches new Fenix 7 smartwatch

By Mildred Locke published

The latest model boasts up to 263 hours of battery life and a range of new modes to improve performance

Tech
best sports bras for cycling

Best sports bras for cycling that provide the support you need

By Mildred Locke published

Buyer's guide The best sports bras for cycling offer compression support where it’s needed, and sit seamlessly beneath your cycling kit

Buyer's guide
Specialized Power Pro Elaston with Mimic

Specialized Power Pro Elaston with Mimic saddle review

By Mildred Locke last updated

Review The revolutionary women’s saddle gets an upgrade, but is it worth the extra cash?

Review
Specialized Prime Series Thermal Gloves WMN

Specialized Prime Series Thermal Glove WMN Review

By Mildred Locke last updated

review Windproof, lightweight and warming, these thermal gloves are designed to be worn at this time of year

review
A white, female cyclist with blonde hair cycling head-on and close up to the camera, looking off to the side, wearing a blue Rapha jersey unzipped, to reveal a white Rapha base layer beneath, and a Cycling News 'Recommends' badge

Best women's cycling base layers

By Mildred Locke published

Buyer's Guide A good women's cycling base layer should be a key part of your wardrobe, as it keeps you fresh and comfortable all year round

Buyer's Guide
Mildred Locke's GOTY

Mildred Locke’s gear of the year 2021

By Mildred Locke published

gear of the year A hand-built steel gravel bike, carbon road wheels, a women’s saddle with double-whammy Spesh tech, and more

gear of the year
Adidas The Indoor Cycling Shoe

Adidas adds The Indoor Cycling Shoes to its ever-growing cycling shoe collection

By Mildred Locke published

news Three-stripe kicks with a name that leaves nothing to the imagination, available just in time for Christmas

news
Rapha R58 Espresso Machine

Rapha releases a special edition Rocket Espresso coffee machine, for a mere £2,735

By Mildred Locke published

news Could this be the ultimate Christmas gift for the cyclist who truly has everything?

news
A cyclist dressed as Father Christmas rides a bike down an empty street

When is the cut-off for Christmas delivery at the biggest cycling retailers?

By Mildred Locke published

Christmas Don't miss out on your orders, whether you're treating yourself or a loved one. Here are the cut-off dates for pre-Christmas delivery at the major retailers

Christmas
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