🚶♂
man walking
Unicode: 1F6B6 200D 2642
Description
A person on a bike, facing right, with a male sign modifier. This represents a male cyclist or a man riding a bicycle.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents activity, exercise, transportation, or leisure. Can also express freedom or an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines the basic 'Person Biking' emoji (1F6B6) with a Male Sign (2642), and a Variation Selector (FE0F) to specify the text-style display. It was introduced as part of Emoji 4.0 in 2016.
Usage Examples
- Talking about a bike ride: 'Going for a long ride this weekend! 🚴♂️'
- Commuting to work: 'Just biked to the office! 🚴♂️'
- Participating in a cycling event: 'Training for the marathon! 🚴♂️'
- Promoting cycling as transport: 'Choose bikes over cars! 🚴♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for outdoor activities, commuting, sports, or advocating for cycling infrastructure.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often seen in contexts of urban transport, healthy living, or casual outings.