Mildred Locke
Mildred previously worked as a review writer for Bike Perfect. She enjoys everything from road cycling to mountain biking, but is a utilitarian cyclist at heart. Determined to do everything on two wheels, she's even moved house by bike, and can regularly be found pedaling around Bristol and its surrounding areas. She’s spent over four years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise comes from previously working in a bike shop and learning the ins and outs of the industry, and she's previously written for a variety of cycling publications, including Bikeradar, Cycling Plus, Singletrack, Red Bull, Cycling UK and Total Women's Cycling. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, her ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch, followed by a gourmet campfire meal and an overnight bivvy beneath the stars.
Rides: Stayer Groadinger UG, Triban RC520 Women's Disc, Genesis Flyer, Marin Larkspur, Cotic BFe 26, Clandestine custom bike
Height: 156cm (5'2")
Weight: 75kg
Latest articles by Mildred Locke
Best hydration packs for mountain biking 2024 – comfortable ways to carry water and essential kit
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide Our test team list the 10 top-rated hydration back and hip packs for MTB and off-road cycling
Best MTB hip packs 2024 – ditch the bag and travel lighter on the trails
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Whether you call them MTB hip packs, bum bags or fanny packs, they all offer a little extra storage for those who want to ride bag-free without sacrificing storage for essential items
Best MTB travel bags and boxes 2024 – the safest way to pack your bike for travel
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert round-up of the best mountain bike travel bags and boxes to buy for your next trip abroad
Best mountain biking multi-tool 2024 – everything you need for trailside repairs
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB multi-tools should be pocket-sized but yet still pack everything you need to sort trailside repairs. Here's our expert pick of the best around
Ride Concepts Flume shoe review – women’s MTB trail performance shoes
By Mildred Locke last updated
Review Superior comfort and robust construction, but not the most breathable in hot weather conditions
Best women’s mountain bike jerseys – comfortable, loose-fitting tees for the trails
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's guide Our pick of the best women’s mountain bike jerseys for comfort, fit and performance
Endura MT500 MIPS helmet first-ride review – when two worlds collide
By Mildred Locke published
Not yet ratedReview Is this mashup of Endura, MIPS and Koroyd the ultimate trail helmet?
Cycling UK launches brand new bikepacking route in east Kent, England
By Mildred Locke published
News The new Cantii Way is a 150-mile route is suitable for all bike types and most fitness levels
Endura revamps its helmet range to now combine Koroyd and MIPS
By Mildred Locke published
News The Scottish brand adds MIPS to its Koroyd-equipped helmets for the ultimate safety technology
Butter fans rejoice! Specialized and Loïc Bruni have produced riding kit in the color of your favorite dairy product
By Mildred Locke last updated
News Specialized launch their new Butter Gravity race-focused clothing collection in conjunction with Loïc Bruni
YT Industries launches their brand new Performance Wear range
By Mildred Locke published
News This is the brand’s first foray into the world of technical MTB apparel
Where bikepacking meets binoculars – Introducing the East Devon Trail
By Mildred Locke published
News Brand new bikepacking route takes in rural landscapes, coastal trails and lots of local wildlife
Mother's Day gifts for mountain bikers: Gift ideas to help you find just the right thing
By Mildred Locke last updated
Gift Ideas Mother's Day gift ideas when you don’t know what to get the mountain biking mama in your life
Best women’s gravel bikes: the perfect machines for off-road adventures
By Aoife Glass, Mildred Locke last updated
Break free of the tarmac and explore more on the best women’s gravel and adventure bikes
Best women’s mountain bikes: Fun and fast off-road rigs for your next adventure on the trails
By Mildred Locke last updated
Buyer's Guide From entry-level to enduro, we’ve got you covered with our roundup of the best women’s mountain bikes
Chrome Industries releases new summer shorts collection
By Mildred Locke published
News Durable and stylish shorts that are ideal for commuters and casual cyclists
Stashed Products launches the SpaceRail, a space-saving bike storage system
By Mildred Locke published
News An innovative new system that claims to reduce bike storage volume by half
Tailfin introduces new Cage Pack System
By Mildred Locke published
News The complete system is designed to replace your fork cage and dry bag setup
Camelbak Podium Flow 4 Belt review: big capacity and bottle included
By Mildred Locke published
Review Camelbak moved to a centrally mounted bottle for the Podium Flow 4 but how does this MTB hip pack perform against the competition?
Fizik launches new Vento Ferox Carbon all-road shoes
By Mildred Locke published
News Made for gravel and XC racing, the new Vento Ferox Carbons are designed to be fast
7mesh Skypilot Jacket review: packable all-weather protection
By Mildred Locke published
Review Packed with Gore-Tex waterproofing, how well does this outer layer protect you in a downpour?
Liv Path MIPS helmet review: a super affordable women’s specific trail lid
By Mildred Locke last updated
Review Coming in at $55, is the Liv Path MIPS helmet great value for money or ‘buy cheap, buy twice’ fodder?
Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L review: a well-designed lumbar hydration pack for hot days
By Mildred Locke published
Review How does the Evoc Hip Pack Pro 3L compete with other MTB hip packs on the market?