
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
Latest articles by

Best women’s hybrid bikes: Town bikes designed for women
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's Guide Get in your daily exercise or travel through the city with our pick of the best women’s hybrid bikes currently on the market

Best water bottles for cycling 2025: 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

Best electric bikes 2025: Assisted bikes for road, gravel, commuting and more
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's Guide A roundup of the best electric bikes from all disciplines of pedal-assisted cycling

Best women's road bikes 2025: 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

Best women's cycling shorts 2025: 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, these are our favourite options

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

Abus Bordo 6200K bike lock review: For when convenience trumps security
By Mildred Locke published
review The compact and foldable Abus Bordo 6200K bike lock is easy to carry and tucks away nicely, but is vulnerable to aggressive theft attacks.

Topeak JoeBlow Sport III review: A great all-rounder for the everyday cyclist
By Mildred Locke published
review The Topeak JoeBlow Sport III track pump is a solid choice for everyday cyclists and home workshop setups.
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Best women’s hybrid bikes: Town bikes designed for women
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Best water bottles for cycling 2025: Stay hydrated on the go
Keep hydrated for peak performance with one of the best water bottles for cycling -
Best electric bikes 2025: Assisted bikes for road, gravel, commuting and more
Our pick of the best electric bikes from all disciplines of pedal-assisted cycling
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Best women's road bikes 2025: Take to the tarmac with comfort and speed
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 -
Best women's cycling shorts 2025: Padded bib shorts to keep you comfy on the bike
Female-specific cycling shorts can play a huge part in ensuring you stay comfortable in the saddle, these are our favourite options -
Best folding bikes: Space-saving bikes for your urban riding needs
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
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Abus Bordo 6200K bike lock review: For when convenience trumps security
Does this compact folding lock strike the perfect balance between portability and protection? -
Topeak JoeBlow Sport III review: A great all-rounder for the everyday cyclist
Is the Topeak JoeBlow Sport III the ultimate do-it-all track pump? -
Lezyne Pressure Drive bike pump review: Compact and powerful, but a little fiddly
With a built-in valve core tool, is the Lezyne Pressure Drive everything you need to get back on the road?