I recently renewed my license after not having one or a car for 8 years. My license was only 7 years lapsed.
I don't think a driver's license makes one a better cycle-commuter. I do know that awareness of the rules of the road is helpful but many drivers don't know them.
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2013 Redline Conquest CX
2010 EasyRacer GRR
2015 Cruzbike Vendetta
2009 Raptobike Lowracer #0067
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