person walking: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F6B6 1F3FB
Description
A person on a bicycle, also known as a bicyclist or cyclist, displaying light skin tone. The person is typically depicted in profile, riding a two-wheeled bicycle.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents activity, health, eco-friendliness, commuting, or leisure. Can also express a sense of freedom or independence associated with cycling.
Backstory
The 'person on bicycle' emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). The addition of various skin tones (like 1F3FB for light skin tone) came with Unicode 8.0 (2015), allowing for more inclusive representation of diverse individuals.
Usage Examples
- Talking about exercise: 'Going for a bike ride later! 🚴🏻'
- Commuting: 'Cycling to work today 🚴🏻'
- Promoting eco-friendly transport: 'Choose to cycle for a healthier planet! 🚴🏻'
- Leisure activities: 'Exploring the city by bike this weekend 🚴🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with exercise, environmental awareness, urban commuting, or outdoor recreation. Often used to promote healthy lifestyles or sustainable transport.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations, often linked to personal mobility, exercise, and sometimes student life (e.g., cycling to school or university).