The closest shop is over 50 miles from my house, so that makes it inconvenient. Add to that they don't carry the kinds of things I am usually looking for, and it's not worth the trip. Having said that, I really like the people there and the way the shop is run, and have bought from them over the years (three new bikes, wheels, parts, shoes, accessories).

When I lived in Richmond, I lived within walking distance to Rowlett's. That was a great shop, bought a few bikes from them, built up a few from their used parts bins (they were happy to be rid of the parts). They were even nice about ordering things. I went into the shop one day with a magazine and pointed to an ad and said "I want a pair of these". They acted like WTF is that? and got them for me anyway (this was a pair on Onza MTB bar ends ~1988). The people at the shop really make the difference. I miss that.

If there was a shop within ~15 miles of my house, I might buy more at a LBS. Most of the stuff I buy now is online.