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FULL CYCLE
1211 13th St., 303-440-7771 1795 Pearl St., 303-440-1002 Silver: University Bicycles Bronze: Bicycle Village Write-in: Velo Stop
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oulder County is a bicyclist’s FULL CYCLE’S heaven — miles EMPLOYEE JAMES of great roads and KELLER ASSISTS CLIENT TOM VERDEN trails to ride, chalWITH A TUNE UP. lenging hills and climbs to ascend, beautiful destinations to reach. It’s no wonder, then, why we’re so lucky to have such a strong community of bike shops. But our readers say there’s none better than Full Cycle. It’s easy to see why. Bikes, gear, clothing, beer, events... Full Cycle’s got it all. You can either rent, drop off your bike for a tuneup, get a bike fit, or stick around for trivia, live music and open mic night. It’s more than a bike shop... it’s a community.
MATTRESS
CARPET/FLOORING
1945 28th St., 303-413-1314 48 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 100, Longmont, 303-774-1150 Silver: Verlo Mattress Bronze: Urban Mattress
4920 N. 28th St., 303-442-3221 Silver: Carpet Exchange Bronze: Floor Crafters Hardwood Floor Company
DENVER MATTRESS COMPANY
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here’s been a lot of talk about sleep in the past year — now we know (thanks, Joe Rogan and Matthew Walker) that we can’t bank up our sleep or try to make up a week of poor sleep choices with a long weekend snooze. Every night matters. At Denver Mattress, you’re offered expert advice on what mattress will yield you the best night’s sleep, every night. The store is equipped with a simple “test” that determines your Custom Sleep Profile. Using this information, the fine folks at Denver Mattress can help determine the exact type of mattress and pillow that fits your profile.
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Place to Shop to Kill a River VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND BOULDER COUNTY
ATLAS FLOORING INC.
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here’s something endearing about a decades-old local business that’s still at the top of the game. Atlas Flooring Inc. has been providing Boulder County homes, businesses, stores, restaurants and everything in between with quality carpets, tiles, wood floors and more for over 50 years. The go-to place for contractors, designers and do-it-yourselfers, its inventory is hard to beat along the Front Range, and the store displays thousands of samples with unique options and styles for special order projects. There’s a reason Atlas is our readers’ choice for best flooring once again.
BEST OF BOULDER COUNTY ’19
You know the old saying: “Kill two birds with one stone.” Well, that saying has never been more applicable than when you shop at Walmart. (Editor’s note: If you’re reading this blurb and struggling to feed your family and pay rent or medical bills, please ignore this political commentary that is aimed at those whose lives afford them the luxury of actually choosing where they spend their money. You do what you have to and good luck.) Now, where were we? Oh yes, shopping at Walmart. Not only does giving this place your money kill off local businesses, it’s indirectly on its way to wiping out the Colorado River. The Walton Family Trust (the people behind Walmart), which obviously exists because so many people have given their cash to Walmart, is currently impact investing (along with other billionaire opportunists) in Colorado River water and infrastructure. The intent is to make sure cities along the river will continue to have enough water to grow, even if it means others who don’t have the money will lose out on this water sweepstakes for profit. So why haven’t you heard about this? Because the Walton’s are smart. They are giving money to all the newsrooms, academic centers and environmental groups who should be sounding the alarm. The hundreds of millions the Trust is spending to buy this silence is a penance to the profits they hope to eventually make. Shop wisely. I
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