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 Mildred Locke

Best electric bikes 2026: 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 cycling gilets 2026: Vests that keep you toasty and shield you from the wind
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling gilets for stylish and functional options when the weather is in-between or unpredictable

Best road bike mudguards 2026: Protect yourself on wet roads
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best road bike mudguards help you stay drier and cleaner on wet rides

Best bar tape 2026: Durable, grippy, and comfortable handlebar tape with a bit of personality
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bar tape will be hard-wearing, give you control, and dampen vibrations that cause fatigue

Best action cameras for cyclists 2026: Capture your ride in all its glory
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

Action camera jargon buster: What do all the specs and complex terminology mean?
By Mildred Locke published
From bit rate to focal length, here are all the technical terms explained. Use our guide to cut through the noise

Best budget bike helmets 2026: Protect your head and pay less
By Paul Norman last updated
buyer's guide The best budget bike helmets help keep you safe while also being cool, comfortable and affordable

Best gravel bar tape 2026: Comfort and style for the roughest rides
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bar tape is an easy upgrade that makes a big difference on long, rough, rides

Best women’s hybrid bikes 2026: 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 commuter bikes 2026: Folding, flat bar and electric options
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide The best commuter bikes will get you to work fast, without breaking too much of a sweat, and having fun in the process

Best pressure washers for bikes 2026: Clean up the muck with the best post-ride bike cleaners
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike-friendly pressure washers will blast dirt away without damaging bearings and seals, so we put the best pressure washers for bikes to the test

Best hybrid bikes 2026: Efficient bikes for commuting and leisure
By Mildred Locke last updated
buyer's guide Our pick of the best hybrid bikes in 2025 covering a range of different styles, use cases and designs

Best women's cycling shorts 2026: Padded bib shorts to keep you comfy on the bike
By Emily Tillett last updated
Buyer's Guide Female-specific cycling shorts can play a huge part in ensuring you stay comfortable in the saddle.

Best bike travel cases 2026: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike bags to protect your pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers

Best cycling overshoes 2026: Keep your feet warm and dry in wet weather
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
Buyer's Guide The best cycling overshoes offer protection from the elements and will keep your feet warm

Safety camera vs action camera: what's the difference, and which should you use on your bike?
By Mildred Locke published
If you're not sure which type of camera you need, this guide is the one for you

Kryptonite New York Lock Diamond D-lock review: Hefty, and claimed to be angle-grinder proof, making it perfect for high value bikes
By Mildred Locke published
Review If you can get past its fiddly qualities, this could be the best lock for an e-bike or cargo bike

Lezyne KTV Drive Pro+ rear light review: Compact, bright, but starting to feel a bit dated
By Mildred Locke published
Review A reliable rear light built to last, with a bright day flash mode and simple rubber mount, but its old-school USB stick charging and basic power gauge hold it back.

Portland Design Works City Rover Power 700 front light review: Solidly built, bright and secure, but fiddly to mount
By Mildred Locke published
Review A great mid-range option that's best left on one bike full time

Best bike bells: Safety and style on the bike
By Tom Wieckowski last updated
buyer's guide Help keep yourself and others safe with one of the best bike bells

Best lightweight bike locks: Security that won't weigh you down
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's guide Our pick of the best lightweight bike locks that are small, portable, and offer reasonable protection

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 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
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