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
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
Specialized Power Pro Elaston with Mimic saddle review
By Mildred Locke last updated
Review The revolutionary women’s saddle gets an upgrade, but is it worth the extra cash?
Specialized Prime Series Thermal Glove WMN Review
By Mildred Locke last updated
review Windproof, lightweight and warming, these thermal gloves are designed to be worn at this time of year
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?
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