
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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Stayer Groadinger UG gravel frameset and wheels review
By Mildred Locke published
Review Will this hand built frame- and wheelset help you build the steel gravel bike of your dreams?

Raleigh's bestselling Motus e-bike range relaunched with more power and a modern look
By Mildred Locke published
News Now with five different models, this electric hybrid could be the thing that gets more people commuting to work by bike

Zwift communities: Virtual cycling doesn’t have to be lonely
By Mildred Locke published
Feature Zwift is awash with cycling groups and communities you can join, and here are just some of those that are thriving

Assos Dyora Spring/Fall RS S9 bib shorts review
By Mildred Locke published
Review How well do these shoulder-season bib shorts perform?

Rapha Women’s Classic Winter Gore-Tex jacket review
By Mildred Locke published
Review A premium hardshell winter jacket with a premium performance?

Specialized now offers direct-to-consumer sales
By Mildred Locke published
Have your new steed delivered directly to your door

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

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
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