man mountain biking: medium-light skin tone
Unicode: 1F6B5 1F3FC 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A person on a mountain bike, facing right, with dark skin tone, specifically a man. They are wearing athletic gear.
Group:
People & Body > person-sport
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents outdoor activity, sport, adventure, freedom, or an active lifestyle.
Backstory
This emoji combines several Unicode code points: the 'person biking' (1F6B5), a 'light skin tone modification (1F3FC)', a Zero Width Joiner (200D), the 'male sign' (2642), and a Variation Selector (FE0F) to specify the text presentation for the male sign. It was part of an effort to introduce gender and skin tone variations to existing emojis, reflecting a more diverse representation of people and activities in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Talking about outdoor adventures: 'Going mountain biking this weekend! 🚵🏿♂️'
- Expressing an active lifestyle: 'My favorite way to clear my head is a long bike ride 🚵🏿♂️'
- Inviting friends for a sport: 'Who's joining me on the trails? 🚵🏿♂️'
- Describing a hobby: 'I love hitting the mountain trails with my bike 🚵🏿♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote cycling, exercise, nature exploration, or active leisure. Often associated with healthy living.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, emphasizing outdoor sports and fitness. Can also signify eco-friendly transportation.