Rode 500km Around McDonald’s Drive-Thru: A Guinness World Record Attempt
Kiwi Athlete Rides 500km Around a McDonald’s – Without getting Fries
Matthew Fairbrother spent Christmas Day cycling 500 kilometers around a McDonald’s drive-thru,a feat he dubbed “McUltra.” Despite the grueling 24-hour ride, he didn’t manage to snag a single french fry, as the restaurant was closed for the holiday.
Fairbrother battled strong winds and,as he put it,a “swollen manhood” during the solo effort. He described the challenge as intentionally monotonous.
The New Zealander, known for his ultra-endurance feats and online content, saeid the point of the “Fast Food Festive 500” was to embrace boredom.
“My life usually revolves around intention,” Fairbrother said. ”Big objectives,layered plans,and projects that require thinking five steps ahead before the first pedal stroke even happens. Routes are drawn, risks assessed, weather windows watched, logistics refined.There’s almost always a purpose attached, a destination, a story, and a result that justifies the effort.This was far from that.”
He intentionally stripped away the usual elements of his rides – varied scenery,companionship,and a clear purpose – to create a deliberately simple challenge.
“Riding 500 kilometers around a McDonald’s drive-thru had no deeper meaning,” Fairbrother said. “It was a short loop, repeated until the numbers added up and stubbornness…