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

What is a “cyclist’s physique”?
By Mildred Locke published
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

Best sports bras for cycling that provide the support you need
By Mildred Locke published
Buyer's guide The best sports bras for cycling offer compression support where it’s needed, and sit seamlessly beneath your cycling kit

Best women's cycling base layers
By Mildred Locke published
Buyer's Guide A good women's cycling base layer should be a key part of your wardrobe, as it keeps you fresh and comfortable all year round

Mildred Locke’s gear of the year 2021
By Mildred Locke published
gear of the year A hand-built steel gravel bike, carbon road wheels, a women’s saddle with double-whammy Spesh tech, and more

Adidas adds The Indoor Cycling Shoes to its ever-growing cycling shoe collection
By Mildred Locke published
news Three-stripe kicks with a name that leaves nothing to the imagination, available just in time for Christmas

Rapha releases a special edition Rocket Espresso coffee machine, for a mere £2,735
By Mildred Locke published
news Could this be the ultimate Christmas gift for the cyclist who truly has everything?

When is the cut-off for Christmas delivery at the biggest cycling retailers?
By Mildred Locke published
Christmas Don't miss out on your orders, whether you're treating yourself or a loved one. Here are the cut-off dates for pre-Christmas delivery at the major retailers

Gear of the year: Our favourite cycling tech from 2021
By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton, Graham Cottingham, Mildred Locke, Josh Ross, Guy Kesteven published
Gear of the Year Cyclingnews' top picks from 2021 as chosen by our expert tech team

100% launches brand new Eastcraft and Westcraft sunglasses
By Mildred Locke published
Super stylish aviator-esque design with extra protection and a unique lens change mechanism

Giant launches new and improved Revolt Advanced and Revolt Advanced Pro gravel bikes
By Mildred Locke published
news Claimed to be faster than its predecessors, the new Revolt features a flip chip for adjustable geometry

Giro helmets: The best Giro road bike helmets for every kind of rider
By Aaron Borrill, Mildred Locke published
Buyer's Guide Want to learn the differences between the Synthe and the Syntax? Our Giro helmets range overview will provide all the information you need

How to dress for cycling in winter
By Mildred Locke published
How to Knowing how to dress for cycling in winter will help you stay warm while out riding in the colder months

Best women’s indoor cycling shoes: Keep your feet feeling cool and fresh during indoor training
By Mildred Locke published
Buyer's Guide Avoid overheating during indoor efforts with our roundup of the best women's indoor cycling shoes

Nutrition for indoor cycling: Fuel your workout and perform at your best
By Mildred Locke published
Advice from WorldTour & British Olympic cycling's nutritionist and dietician Nigel Mitchell, plus some bonus recipes

Should I buy a turbo trainer?
By Mildred Locke published
Indoor cycling A turbo trainer is a tool that can help you vastly improve your performance by training through the winter, but is it right for you?

Cycling music: Sounds to get you through the toughest indoor workout
By Josh Ross, Josh Croxton, Mildred Locke, Graham Cottingham published
Features The right music makes a hard workout just a little easier, but does your taste match ours?

Indoor cycling and pregnancy: Is it safe?
By Mildred Locke published
Interview Key considerations if you’re expecting and want to continue cycling indoors

Cannondale, EF Pro Cycling and USA Cycling collaborate on varsity programme
By Mildred Locke published
News Three-year grant aims to provide increased access to cycling for Indigenous and Black student-athletes

Tour de France jerseys to be provided by Santini
By Mildred Locke published
ASO announces five-year partnership with Italian brand to supply leaders jerseys from 2022

Broken Spoke Bike Coop launches funded Cytech training pathway for women, trans and non-binary people
By Mildred Locke published
News Thanks to funding from Active Oxfordshire, five people of under-represented genders will gain access to a new career path that is predominantly male

La Passione and Movistar Team join forces for 2022
By Mildred Locke published
Movistar Team will be racing in Italian finery for next year’s UCI Men's and Women’s WorldTour

Is Ford about to change derailleurs forever?
By Mildred Locke published
The automotive giant has a genuinely interesting patent surrounding automated shifting using electrical currents and Nitinol wires
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