Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey
 
 

Event

Monthly Club Meeting with Special Guest Steve Vaccaro, Esq.

Thu, September 10, 2026 7:30p

Location

Ridgewood Public Library
 125 N Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

What Would You Do If You Crashed on a Ride?

Whether you ride five miles or fifty, knowing what to do immediately after a bicycle crash can make all the difference. Join leading bicycle attorney and Ramapo Rally sponsor Steve Vaccaro of Vaccaro Law for an informative and engaging presentation covering:

  • What to do (and what not to do) after a bicycle crash
  • Recent changes in New Jersey laws affecting cyclists and e-bike riders
  • Your rights and responsibilities on the road
  • Lessons from Steve's own self-supported bicycle touring adventures with the New York Cycle Club, one of BTCNJ's sister clubs

Steve has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of cyclists and pedestrians and is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading bicycle attorneys. Whether you've been riding for decades or are new to the sport, you'll leave with practical knowledge that could prove invaluable on your next ride.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:30 p.m.

We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an informative and timely evening.

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Lawyer Steve Vaccaro has been described by the New York Law Journal as “New York’s best-known lawyer advocate for bicyclist and pedestrian rights.”  He serves as a boardmember, advisor, counsel and donor to leading organizations promoting biking and walking, such as Bike New York, Transportation Alternatives, Families for Safe Streets, the New York Cycle Club, and StreetsPAC.  He champions the rights of people injured in traffic in New York and New Jersey through the legal, legislative and electoral processes, as well as on social media, drawing upon his decades of experience as a litigator at global law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, in his private practice at Vaccaro Law, and as a union and community organizer.

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