While we love seeing men and women pull out all the stops for extravagant proposals [1], we admit: there's something about simple, sneaky ways of popping the question that never fails to leave us in awe. Imgur user ladwholived [2] went for a sweet yet clever approach when asking for his boyfriend's hand in marriage, by popping the question with a ring that holds a powerful meaning. No, this was not your usual glitzy diamond decor, but instead, a gold engraved bike bell.

See, this guy and his longtime partner have done what most couples only get to put on their bucket lists [3]: travel all of North America and explore its glory by bicycle. While the two were enjoying a ride in their new city, this guy gave a shiny gold bell a "ring" and popped the question. The gold piece was etched with the touching words "ride with me forever." This proposal is proof you don't need extravagant bling [4] to sweep your partner off their feet. Read along to see more of the heartwarming moment.

I did the thing! [5]