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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By Mildred Locke last updated
buyer's guide The best hybrid bikes will get you around town fast and keep going into the countryside when it's time to relax
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Our pick of the best lightweight bike locks that are small, portable, and offer reasonable protection
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Buyer's guide The best commuter cycling shoes will get you to work in comfort and style
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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
![A hand reaching down to a Fabric cageless water bottle, the rider about to drink mid-ride](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9SjPf525EqK2P7nmGookAX-320-80.jpg)
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
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Best action cameras – Record your ride and edit your footage
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's Guide The best action cameras are small and tough, yet make it easy to capture video and edit it, perfect for creating all kinds of content
![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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jvo4A8jKpJe3EBm29FuSUP-320-80.jpg)
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
![Two women - one white and one east Asian, cycling electric hybrid bikes together in an urban area, wearing casual clothing and helmets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U74PAwUEfStNF3DYwHrtQd-320-80.jpg)
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By Mildred Locke last updated
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