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

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?

The Musette: Oakley shades, gravel wheels, and nifty bike storage
By Will Jones published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

Assos DYORA RS Rain Vest review
By Mildred Locke published
Review Is this race-ready waterproof gilet a cut above the rest?

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

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

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?

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?

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
Features 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?
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