# Fast Food Bike Carriers 'McBike' is a Carryout Container Designed to Hook onto Handlebars By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcbike References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376897/McDonald-s-Creates-A-New-Takeaway-Packaging-For-Cyclists/) & [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/dm/mcdonalds_mcbike) McBike is a food container from [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag) that is designed specifically to fit onto bicycle handlebars. Each box contains a complete McDonald's meal including a burger, fries and a drink all packaged into one [takeaway box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-happy-meal) that conveniently hangs from a bike handlebar. This idea was brought forth by the Tribal Buenos Aires agency in Argentina. The main goal was to create a package that catered to the growing number cycling communities. With the increasing popularity in bike culture, these [fast food bike carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-collection) are a great way to transport breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go. McBike allows cyclists to conveniently order from the drive-thru lanes. This packaging is the perfect way for eco-friendly commuters to grab some food without having to stop and lock their bikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast Food Bike Carriers:** Convenient food packaging designed for cyclists to transport meals on the go. - **Growing Bike Culture:** Increasing popularity of biking creating opportunities for innovative products and services. - **Drive-thru for Cyclists:** Cyclists can now order fast food from drive-thru lanes, enhancing convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to develop packaging solutions catering to cyclists' needs. - **Bike Industry:** Rising demand for biking infrastructure, accessories, and services due to growing bike culture. - **Fast Food Industry:** Innovation potential in serving cyclists by offering convenient drive-thru ordering and bike-friendly packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Burger-Themed DIY Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-cat-boxes.md) - [Accessible Burger Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-burger-packaging.md) - [Tubular Metallic Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargomate-bike-rack.md) - [Combinational On-the-Go Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beltur-go.md) - [Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-makunouchi-bento.md) - [Sustainable Forest-Themed Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-happy-meals.md) - [Food Delivery eBike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dvil-electric-bike-concept.md)