I am biased as my favorite LBS is the one my dh works at. He was partners for 15yrs in another, sold his interest after getting sick in 1998 and moving on to where he works now was like a door closed and window opened. He brought a lot of his expertise to this shop and her road bike sales sky rocketed. Do not get me wrong this store has 75 successful yrs in existance. 2 men began the business and their niece purchased it 15 yrs ago so yes my husband has a female boss. She runs a tight well oiled business. She literally has eyes in back of her head, sees and hears everthing no matter where she is. This is exactly the type of business my husband wanted. Her nephew is a mgr., and also employs her niece part time, and now having my dh as a mgr besides about 12 other employees she can leave a little earlier in the day or go away and know with my dh there the business is being ran the to her expectations. Even though I don't work there she includes me in like I am part of their family and sends me with my dh on any retailer trips. In return I try to help in my own little ways. I lead 3 group rides B level a week and plan another more social type of ride. This shop is very well respected in the community so I give huge thumbs up to our LBS.