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Unicode: 1F68A

Description

A red bicycle with a white seat and handlebars, facing right. It's often depicted with two wheels and pedals, ready for riding.

Group:

Travel & Places > transport-ground

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Typically represents leisure, eco-friendliness, health, transportation, or childlike joy.

Backstory

The bicycle emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Bicycles have been a popular mode of transport and recreation for centuries, and the emoji reflects its universal recognition and diverse uses.

Usage Examples

  • Talking about hobbies: 'Going for a bike ride this afternoon 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️'
  • Commuting: 'Decided to bike to work today 🚲'
  • Environmental awareness: 'Choose to bike, save the planet! 🌎🚲'
  • Healthy lifestyle: 'Feeling great after my morning cycle! 🚲'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Commonly associated with exercise, outdoor activities, commuting, and sometimes childhood memories.

East Asian culture:

Also used for transportation and leisure, but can sometimes imply a more nostalgic or simple way of life.