McDonalds and bikes

[tadpole]

I've tried really hard, but still can't imagine actually wanting to go into a McDonald's.

free wifi, and their coffee is ok.

 

[Monsieur]

Maybe its just me with my puitanical thoughts...why would anybody see taking a bicycle into a restaurant as normal???

 

[hobbitonabike]

I'm going to try the drive thru next time I pass on my bike just to see what happens!! Think we should all e mail McD's asking about their policy on cyclists at the same time on the same day just to freak them out...maybe they'll put a cycle path in the drive thrus

 

[hobbitonabike]

Maybe its just me with my puitanical thoughts...why would anybody see taking a bicycle into a restaurant as normal???

not sure I would class McD's as a restaurant

 

[gavintc]

Maybe its just me with my puitanical thoughts...why would anybody see taking a bicycle into a restaurant as normal???

Welcome to the alternative world of Cycle Chat

 

[Sandra6]

I don't really understand why people need to take their bikes into shops or restaurants with them - if there aren't any cycle racks there are usually other points you can chain a bike too.
I've been caught out a couple of times without my lock, assuming it was still in my bag and it wasn't, or forgetting that I'd promised to fetch milk home. I always ask first if it's ok to take the bike in.
Asda, Dobbies and Halifax so far have been quite happy. I also use a local cafe bar that positively encourage me to take the bike in.

 

[Cyclopathic]

Yes a mode of transport like feet, or a pushchair, in terms of the amount of dirt bought in.

Possibly a lot less dirt than on shoes etc... when considering how meticulously clean some ctc'ers keep their machines. Dirty indeed.

 

[Cyclopathic]

They do very good coffee surprisingly so.
And their Vanilla Shakes are a classic.

Their burgers though.... no thanks.

I do sometimes succumb to the temptation of a nasty cheeseburger but mostly I use Macdonalds as a public toilet. One day I might even make it to the cubicle.

 

[gavintc]

I do sometimes succumb to the temptation of a nasty cheeseburger but mostly I use Macdonalds as a public toilet. One day I might even make it to the cubicle.

The wifi is a useful public service. You don't even need to go inside to get the signal.

 

[Trickedem]

I don't really understand why people need to take their bikes into shops or restaurants with them - if there aren't any cycle racks there are usually other points you can chain a bike too.
I've been caught out a couple of times without my lock, assuming it was still in my bag and it wasn't, or forgetting that I'd promised to fetch milk home. I always ask first if it's ok to take the bike in.
Asda, Dobbies and Halifax so far have been quite happy. I also use a local cafe bar that positively encourage me to take the bike in.

quite simply if I am out on a long ride the practicalities of taking a decent enough padlock and chain, then removing all the nick-able parts of my bike such as bar bag, gps, lights, then finding somewhere suitable to lock my bike mean that I will look for somewhere I can take my bike in with me. McDonalds has served me well in the past and the food is alright and the coffee is good and nobody has ever complained about it before now.

 

[Crosstrailer]

I believe that you pay at the first window and collect at the second.

Perhaps you could sit patiently in the queue before sprinting like mad past the pay window, undertake the car in front and snatch their food as it is offered out of the window ?

Unlikely ?

It is probably more to do with the fact that they want to avoid any potential legal action around incidents with cyclists in the drivethrough lane. They are American after all

 

[Paddygt]

I think what they mean about riding off without paying is that you could place an order just for the hell of it and ride off leaving them with a load of food that they cannot (technically) sell.

 

[hobbitonabike]

I'd be quite happy with a cafe that allowed bikes, dogs and the like...after all they allow kids

 

[steve30]

Can't say I'm surprised that they don't allow bikes.

A couple of years ago there was a story in the local newspaper about two lonely bus drivers, early in the morning, who were walking through a foot of snow in the freezing cold to get to work, and decided to call in at the 24 hour McDonald's drive through to get a coffee. They were refused because they were walking and not in a car. If memory serves, I think one of the complaints was that due to the snow, you would have found it difficult to actually get a car in there.

Personally, I would not normally expect to see a bicycle in a shop, but there are plenty of push chairs and mobility scooters, all of which (in my opinion) take up more space than a bicycle, so I don't see why anyone shouldn't take one in.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Possibly a lot less dirt than on shoes etc... when considering how meticulously clean some ctc'ers keep their machines. Dirty indeed.

ianrauk has to ask them to clean the store first before he'll wheel his bike in, he doesn't want to get it dirty ....