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Man Biking
man bahy-king
Definitions
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Sports · Activity
Common
A male person riding a bicycle, typically for sport, exercise, transportation, or leisure. Often used to represent cycling as an activity or competitive sport.
Used when discussing cycling activities, fitness routines, or eco-friendly transportation. Can represent both casual biking and professional cycling.
Went 🚴♂️ for 20 miles this morning. Great workout!
Fitness app or social media post
Commuting by 🚴♂️ saves money and helps the environment!
Environmental discussion
Cycling carries different connotations across cultures, from serious sport to practical commuting method to recreational activity.
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Transportation · Lifestyle
Common
Symbol for bicycle commuting or eco-friendly transportation. Used to indicate choosing cycling as a means of getting around rather than driving.
Often used in conversations about commuting, urban planning, or environmental choices.
New bike lanes downtown make my 🚴♂️ commute so much safer!
Urban living discussion
In bicycle-friendly cultures like the Netherlands or Denmark, represents everyday transportation rather than just recreation.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as gender-neutral cyclist before later being specified as man biking
Growing emoji diversity initiatives
2017
Usage increased with rising popularity of cycling for fitness and environmental concerns
Global fitness trends and climate awareness
Cultural Context
Cycling carries different status across cultures: practical transportation in Northern Europe, sport/recreation in North America, and aspirational activity in developing regions.
The emoji reflects ongoing conversations about sustainable transportation, urban planning, and environmental consciousness in digital discourse.
Often used in fitness tracking apps and social media to represent cycling workouts, reflecting the integration of digital technology with physical activities.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often associated with commuting in cities like London, with references to 'cycling to work' rather than 'biking'.
Netherlands
Represents everyday transportation rather than sport or exercise. Extremely common in Dutch digital communication.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Often used practically to indicate cycling plans or activities, particularly for fitness-focused communications.
Gen_Z: Used to highlight eco-friendly transportation choices or extreme sports like mountain biking. Common on TikTok fitness content.
Older: Less frequently used, but may appear in family communications about cycling activities or grandchildren's bike riding.
Millennials: Frequently used when sharing fitness achievements, Strava stats, or discussing bicycle commuting as lifestyle choice.
Common Combinations
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Winning or completing a cycling race or competition
Used during major cycling events like Tour de France or Olympic cycling
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Cycling in bad weather, showing determination
Demonstrates commitment to cycling regardless of conditions
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Mountain biking or cycling in mountainous terrain
Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and adventure cyclists
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Tension between cyclists and motorists or discussions about road sharing
Used in conversations about cyclist safety and urban planning