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Y'all couldn't decide whether you liked Observatory Hill or Walnut Creek Park better for a place to self-punish atop a mountain bike. So, as we do with every big decision around here, we took it straight to the top.

We have to say, we were a little disappointed in our readers' choice for Best Place To Get It On. Home? How boring is that? But we suppose it is good to keep that sort of thing private.

There might be some sweet places to park illegally without consequences, but it seems that not all Charlottesville drivers are so sneaky.

Best Interstate
Best Place To Catch A Contact High
Best Place To Ogle City Cops

We admit it: The word "best" right next to the word "scandal" is an admission of sorts that the media often runs on spice over substance. Who can blame those C-VILLE readers who were titillated by our reporting on the Albemarle County parents, George Robinson and Elisa Kelly, who got 27 months in the slammer for serving alcohol to teenagers?

This year's winners of the Best Musical Group category are the Sons of Bill, whose blog about their summer tour—entertaining U.S. troops stationed in the Pacific—has graced our website since late June. We e-mailed the Sons to give 'em the good news. They, busy lads though they are, wasted no time in replying:

Gentlemen. This, above all else: To thine own size be true.

A story from Ashley Pillar, 28, who has worked at Beecroft & Bull for three and a half years, and in men's clothing since he was 18: "I have a guy, who's like a 38 waist. O.K., he comes in every fall and says, 'Ashley, show me where your 32s are!'

"It's very important that you eat breakfast, or else the workout could turn into a very bad experience. Do you usually eat breakfast?"

Readers pick this year’s best from TV anchor and bartender to dentist and spa … ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL COLOR RETAIL FOOD & DRINK