Mildred Locke

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

Two Parcours Alta 650B gravel wheels fitted with Hutchinson Touareg tyres, leaning against a wall on some grass
Parcours Alta 650B gravel wheelset review

By Mildred Locke Published

Review Small diameter, and big value from the British wheel brand

Review
A white man wears a teal jersey and brown bib shorts
The Musette: MAAP, Mavic, 100% and some Ineos kit

By Will Jones Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
Orbea Kemen e-bike in red, in an urban setting
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

News
A close up of the Pro Stealth Carbon Saddle on a stone floor
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

Review
A metallic green Cannondale Quick 3 bike leaning against a grey brick wall
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?

Review
A white Bont Vaypor S Li2 shoe perched against a leafy bush
The Musette: Lightweight wheels, drag-reducing tyres, mouldable shoes and more

By Aaron Borrill Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
A dark blue Triban RC 520 Disc road bike standing in front of a woodland area, with a black and white Cyclingnews 'Recommends' badge overlaid
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?

Review
An off white gravel bike with fat tyres stands on a path in the woods
The Musette - Shoes, shorts, bikes, and wheels

By Will Jones Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
Anne Hed holding a tri-spoke carbon wheel
‘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

Interview
A brightly coloured pair of sunglasses rests in a pink flowering bush
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

Musette
A brown leather saddle stands on a piece of wood
The Musette: Wall art, canine haulage, leather saddles and more

By Will Jones Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
Lael Wilcox is sitting on her bike, wearing a white jumper, white helmet and black shorts, and is smiling at the camera
‘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

Interview
Brooks Scape Pocket Saddle Bag being used as the header for the best saddle bags
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

Cycling Kit & Accesories
An olive green jersey hangs inside a workshop
The Musette: Summer jerseys, gravel bikes, tyre goo and more

By Will Jones Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
A close up of a pair of hands attaching an 'American Classic' logo to a tyre in production
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

News
Rapha women's pro team thermal base layer in black
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?

Review
A pair of red tinted sunglasses rests atop a laptop in the sunshine by a window
The Musette: Oakley shades, gravel wheels, and nifty bike storage

By Will Jones Published

Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Musette
Assos Dyora RS Rain Vest
Assos DYORA RS Rain Vest review

By Mildred Locke Published

Review Is this race-ready waterproof gilet a cut above the rest?

Review
An Asian woman wearing a dark blue Rapha jersey and cycling close to the camera, with a 'recommends' badge overlaid
Best women's cycling jerseys: Comfortable kit that performs and looks great

By Mildred Locke Published

buyer's guide The best women's cycling jerseys for warmth, aerodynamics, comfort and price

buyer's guide
Assos Dyora Spring/Fall Jacket
Assos Dyora RS Spring/Fall Cycling Jacket review

By Mildred Locke Published

Review A sleek, close-fitting and race day-ready jacket for the shoulder seasons

Review
Stayer Groadinger UG frameset
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?

Review
Electric Brompton review
Brompton Electric C-Line Urban folding bike review

By Mildred Locke Published

Review Does adding electric assistance to this iconic folder create the ultimate commuter bike?

Review
Two people on Raleigh Motus e-bikes. On the left with an orange background is a bald man with brown skin, smiling at the camera and holding the handlebars. On the right, with a blue background is a white woman wearing a helmet, with one hand raised, and looking off the the side
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

News
A large group ride on Zwift, with matching black and orange jerseys
Zwift communities: Virtual cycling doesn’t have to be lonely

By Mildred Locke Published

Features Zwift is awash with cycling groups and communities you can join, and here are just some of those that are thriving

Features
Assos Dyora Fall/Spring Bib Shorts review
Assos Dyora Spring/Fall RS S9 bib shorts review

By Mildred Locke Published

Review How well do these shoulder-season bib shorts perform?

Review
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