
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 Mildred Locke

Cycling on your period: Everything you need to know
By Mildred Locke last updated
Feature Understanding the menstrual cycle can help you work with your body instead of against it, making cycling on your period a breeze

Best bike locks
By Mildred Locke last updated
The best bike locks will ensure your bike remains yours and prevent thieves from stealing your pride and joy

Best cycling base layers
By Mildred Locke last updated
Summer or winter, thermal or mesh, the best cycling base layers will help to regulate your body temperature and ensure you have a comfortable ride

Sonder Camino AL gravel bike review – a budget-friendly bikepacking rig
By Mildred Locke published
Review A capable and confidence-inspiring gravel bike that won’t break the bank

Cannondale Treadwell 3 review – A slow pootler that's simple and comfortable
By Mildred Locke published
Review A fun take on an urban bike with a bold burst of colour. Should the Treadwell be your next workhorse?

Fulcrum launches 1,285g Speed 25 climbing wheels
By Mildred Locke published
News Using Fulcrum's proprietary tech, the Speed 25 wheels maximise climbing performance without negatively impacting aerodynamics

Cycle Pal Tyre Seating Tool review
By Mildred Locke published
Review A handy tool to save your thumbs when dealing with stubborn tyres

Parcours Alta 650B gravel wheelset review
By Mildred Locke published
Review Small diameter, and big value from the British wheel brand

The Musette: MAAP, Mavic, 100% and some Ineos kit
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Orbea launches two new trekking e-bike models for escaping the everyday
By Mildred Locke published
News The new Kemen and Kemen SUV e-bikes are designed to do it all on mixed terrain

Pro Stealth Carbon Saddle review
By Mildred Locke published
Review A race-ready road saddle that also happens to be an excellent all-rounder for men and women alike

Cannondale Quick Women's 3 review – Fitness bike with road DNA
By Mildred Locke published
Review Does this flat-bar road bike live up to its name?

The Musette: Lightweight wheels, drag-reducing tyres, mouldable shoes and more
By Aaron Borrill published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Triban RC 520 Disc road bike review
By Mildred Locke published
Review Is this entry-level road bike the gateway to cycling you’ve been looking for?

The Musette - Shoes, shorts, bikes, and wheels
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

‘The wheels are my job, but nothing makes me feel better than investing in people’ - in conversation with Anne Hed
By Mildred Locke published
Interview We chat to the Hed Wheels CEO about mentoring, legacy, and being a woman in a male-dominated industry

The Musette - New gravel shoes, garish eyewear, bling jockey wheels and more
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

The Musette: Wall art, canine haulage, leather saddles and more
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

‘I love racing, but if I do only that, then it starts feeling hollow’: In conversation with Lael Wilcox
By Mildred Locke published
Interview The ultra-distance extraordinaire talks us through introducing women and girls to bikepacking and racing

Best saddle bags for your road bike: Essential luggage to free up your pockets
By Mildred Locke published
The best saddle bags for road bikes are secure, stable, subtle and stylish, and have enough room for your ride essentials such as spare tubes, levers, tools, and that emergency gel

The Musette: Summer jerseys, gravel bikes, tyre goo and more
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

American Classic redesigns its road and gravel tyres
By Mildred Locke published
News The updated range includes hookless rim compatibility, faster rolling, and improved puncture protection

Rapha Women’s Pro Team Thermal Baselayer review
By Mildred Locke published
Review Is this high-collared baselayer with integrated buff a cold weather lifesaver or gimmick?
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