Mildred Locke

Bristol

Reviews Writer at Cycling News

Reviews Writer at Bike Perfect

Writer, Journalist, Presenter & Content Creator at Freelance

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Articles

Best neck warmers 2025 for cycling: Buffs etc for heat or dust protection

1 month ago | cyclist.co.uk | Mildred Locke

When the temperature drops, staying warm on the bike is a game of smart layering, and that includes protecting your neck, face and ears from the elements. That’s why it’s important to get yourself one of the best cycling neck warmers; they’ll help you keep the wind chill at bay and breathe easier in frosty conditions.
Hiplok Lite review: lightweight and wearable chain lock

1 month ago | cyclingnews.com | Mildred Locke

Price: £54.99Weight: 1,054g Shackle Thickness: 6mm links Chain Length: 75cm Security Certification: Sold Secure Bronze, Medium, ENRA, SBSC When it comes to locking up your bike, chain locks can offer a flexible alternative to traditional D-locks since they can fit around larger and unconventionally shaped anchor points. It’s especially helpful if they’re easily portable. Known for its wearable locks, Hiplok has one such option available in the form of the Hiplok Lite.
Hiplok Z Lok Combo review: A compact and versatile lock that cinches like a zip tie

2 months ago | cyclingnews.com | Mildred Locke

Price: £19.99Weight: 0.7kgShackle Thickness: N/ALocking area: 430 mm diameterCable length: 50 cmSecurity Certification: N/AWhether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned vet, there will always eventually come a time to research the best bike locks, in search of something to suit your needs. It’s no secret that there’s an overwhelming amount to choose from these days, including a wealth of different types of locks.
Abus Ultimate 420 + Loop Cable bike lock review: A compact, commuter-friendly combo

Nov 12, 2024 | cyclingnews.com | Mildred Locke

Tech Specs: Abus Ultimate 420 & CablePrice: £54.99Weight: 815g (shackle), 330g (cable)Shackle Thickness: 13mmLocking area: 140 x 105mmCable Length: 120 cmSecurity Certification: Sold Secure GoldThere’s nothing worse than returning to your bike after a long day at work, only to discover it’s not where you left it. For commuter cyclists in urban areas, keeping their mode of transport safe from prying hands is absolutely crucial, and investing in one of the best bike locks is a priority for many.
Best saddle bags for cycling 2024 reviewed and rated

Nov 11, 2024 | cyclist.co.uk | Mildred Locke

You may have the best bike and all the latest kit, but if you don’t have somewhere to store the essentials, you could find yourself stranded in the middle of a ride. Thankfully there’s a very simple solution for that: grab yourself one of the best saddle bags for cycling so you can keep those must-have spares and tools close by.
What are the benefits of cycling?

Oct 29, 2024 | cyclingnews.com | Mildred Locke

There are many reasons you might want to learn about the benefits of cycling. Maybe you’re curious about how your favourite pastime could impact your mental health and sleep patterns. Perhaps you’re trying to get fitter, or you’re prepping for an inevitable chat with someone who doesn’t understand why you do it. Whatever the reason, we can confidently say that cycling comes with a boatload of benefits.
Hammerhead Karoo 3 GPS bike computer review

Oct 3, 2024 | cyclist.co.uk | Mildred Locke

The Hammerhead Karoo 3 (officially just named the new Hammerhead Karoo) is the third generation model of the ever-popular GPS bike computer, and comes with an array of new and improved features. With this being its first significant update since SRAM acquired the brand in 2021, it’s unsurprising that full SRAM AXS integration is among them.
Best budget bike lights: 8 affordable front and rear options for commuting in the dark

Jan 17, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Mildred Locke

The best budget bike lights will help keep you safe and seen while commuting or riding at night. Bike light laws in the UK stipulate your bike must have working front and back lights on public roads between sunset and sunrise. A set of lights is therefore a wise investment if you cycle to work and a spare set of budget bike lights could save the day on winter training rides.
Soothing books for the troubled soul

Nov 16, 2023 | mildredwrites.substack.com | Mildred Locke

This morning’s newsletter was going to be something slightly different. At first it was going to be a list of my favourite queer reads — some heartbreaking, some heart-mending — that I’d actually written a couple of months ago and scheduled with the kind of smugness that comes from being super organised. But the world has changed since I wrote that list from my cute Folkestone aparthotel on my little solo writing retreat. The world has changed a lot.
Finally moving forward

Oct 7, 2023 | mildredwrites.substack.com | Mildred Locke

I’m finally letting go of a certain obsession I’ve carried around with me since my twenties, and I cannot tell you how freeing it is. Well, actually I can, and I’m going to. But first we need to go back, for some context. The thing about being told constantly that you’re gifted, is that it instils the confidence to just keep doing things, keep making, keep trying, and presumably, keep succeeding. As a child I was labelled “gifted”. I took tests.