BEHIND ALLOWING POLICE TO TRACK HIM DOWN. >> ALL MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST REALLY WANT IS SOMEWHERE SAFE, THAT THEY’RE WELCOME THAT THEY CAN CRUISE THROUGH WITH THEIR MOTORCYCLES, MEET UP WITH THEIR FRIENDS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS PARK AND ENJOY THE EVENING. >> FRUSTRATION IS REVVING UP AHEAD, A BIKE NIGHT IN CAPE CORAL AFTER IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT CAPE CORAL POLICE WILL MAKE SOME CHANGES TO THIS YEAR’S EVENT. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MOHAMMED ABDUL CO. WE’RE SPEAKING WITH BIKERS WHO SAY THEY JUST WISH IT WOULD GO BACK TO HOW IT USED TO BE. >> FOR ALEX RODRIGUEZ AND IDEAL BIKE NIGHT IS AS SIMPLE AS YOUR SIDE OF B’S AND C’S. SIT BACK AND HAVE A BEER OR A LEMONADE HAVE A TACO OR A HOT DOG, A PLACE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE FUN AND HAVE NO WORRIES OR EVEN FIND LOVE. I MET MY WIFE AT BIKE NIGHT BECAUSE SHE WAS ON A MOTORCYCLE AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS SO HOT OUT HAS BEEN GOING TO CAPE BIKE DIE FOR YEARS. IT’S HEALTH 3 TIMES A YEAR ON SOUTHEAST 47 TERRACE. BUT THE NEW CHANGES MAKES MOTORCYCLE OTHERS LIKE HIM. VERY FRUSTRATING. SO THE PROBLEM IS THIS. IF IT’S BIKE NIGHT, THE WORD BITE COMES FIRST. NOT NIGHT. CITY OF CAPE CORAL SAYS THEY WORK WITH ORGANIZERS TO REACH A COMPROMISE WITH CLOSER BIKE PARKING ALONG SOUTHEAST 11 PLACE. OFFICIALS SAY THAT THE NEW LAYOUT ALLOWS MORE WALKER’S IMPROVES EMERGENCY AXES AND PRIORITIZE SAFETY SAYING THAT A BIKE NIGHT IS ANY MORE DANGEROUS THAN ANY OTHER MAJOR EVENT IS DISINGENUOUS? IT’S JUST PAINTING BIKERS IN A NEGATIVE TONE. IT SEEMS LIKE A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO ME. SO I DON’T SEE WHY IT’S BECOME SUCH A HINDRANCE. >> TO MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST ACTUALLY HANG OUT AT BIKE NIGHT WITH THEIR BIKES. >> GOLD COAST NEWS REACHED OUT TO CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO PROVIDES PATROLS FOR THAT EVENT. THEY TOLD US THEY WANT TO KEEP PEDESTRIANS IN MOVING VEHICLES AS SEPARATE AS POSSIBLE. THESE CHANGES WERE TO PREVENT DANGEROUS SITUATIONS FROM HAPPENING. POLICE SAY WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDING BIKE NIGHT, THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO TAKE CHANCES WHEN IT COMES TO PUBLIC SAFETY. SAFETY IS A PRIORITY FOR SURE. >> I DON’T REALLY KNOW HOW. PUTTING ON MOTORCYCLES OUTSIDE OF. >> THE AREA THAT WE’RE DOING BY TONIGHT IS THE SAFER. >> THING ERICK AYBAR HIM OWNS SOUL REBEL CYCLES IN CAPE CORAL. HE ATTENDS BIKE NIGHT AS WELL. I WISH IT WOULD GO BACK TO THE WAY IT WAS. I KNOW IT PROBABLY WON’T FOR ERIC AND ALEX, EVEN THOUGH THERE AREN’T FANS OF THE CHANGES, THEY HOPE THE LOVE OF BIKES AND TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY CAN EMBRACE THE COMPROMISE IF EVERYBODY’S THERE FOR THE SAME THING. YOU KNOW. JUST A GOOD TIME FOR EVERYBODY THERE. ALL MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST REALLY WANT IS SOMEWHERE SAFE THAT THEY’RE WELCOME THAT THEY CAN CRUISE THROUGH WITH THEIR MOTORCYCLES, MEET UP WITH THEIR FRIENDS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS PARK. >> AND ENJOY THE EVENING REPORTING FROM CAPE CORAL MOMENT OF THE CALL WE GULF COAST NEWS. >> BIKE NIGHT RETURNS THIS SATURDAY FROM 5 TO 10 BIKE PARKING IS LOCATED AT THE THUNDER ZONE ALONG SOUTHEAST 10TH PLACE JUST NORTH OF CAPE CORAL PARKWA
Cape Coral Bike Night changes spark frustration among motorcycle enthusiasts
Updated: 9:18 PM EDT Oct 9, 2025
Cape Coral’s Bike Night, held three times a year on SE 47th Terrace, has undergone changes to its layout, causing frustration among motorcycle enthusiasts who feel the focus should remain on bikes. Alex Rodriquez, sales and marketing manager at Haus of Trikes and Bikes, described an ideal Bike Night as a place to “sit back and have a beer or a lemonade, have a taco or a hot dog.” He even met his wife, who was also on a motorcycle, at a bike night.However, he expressed his frustration, saying he’s “very frustrated.” “So the problem is this: If it’s Bike Night, the word ‘bike’ comes first, not ‘night,'” said Rodriquez.The city of Cape Coral worked with organizers to reach a compromise, offering closer bike parking along SE 11th Place. Officials say the new layout allows more walkers, improves emergency access and prioritizes safety.Rodriquez added that he was also frustrated that calling Bike Night any more dangerous than any other major event sparks a negative tone for bikers. “It seems like a simple solution to me, so I don’t see why it’s become such a hindrance to motorcycle enthusiasts to actually hang out at Bike Night with their bikes.”The Cape Coral Police Department, which provides patrols for the event, stated that the changes aim to keep pedestrians and moving vehicles as separated as possible to prevent dangerous situations. With tens of thousands attending Bike Night, police emphasized the importance of public safety.Erik Abraham, owner of Soul Rebel Cycles in Cape Coral, also attends Bike Night and shared his concerns. “Safety is a priority for sure. I don’t really know how putting all the motorcycles outside of the area that we’re doing, Bike Night, is the safer thing,” he said.Abraham expressed a desire for the event to return to its previous format, though he acknowledged it likely won’t happen.Despite their frustrations, both Rodriquez and Abraham hope the love of bikes and the tight-knit community can embrace the compromise. “If everybody’s there for the same thing, you know, it’s, you know, it’s just a good time for everybody there,” Abraham said.”All motorcycle enthusiasts really want is somewhere safe that they are welcome, that they can cruise through with their motorcycles, meet up with their friends, make new friends, park and enjoy the evening,” Rodriquez said.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral’s Bike Night, held three times a year on SE 47th Terrace, has undergone changes to its layout, causing frustration among motorcycle enthusiasts who feel the focus should remain on bikes.
Alex Rodriquez, sales and marketing manager at Haus of Trikes and Bikes, described an ideal Bike Night as a place to “sit back and have a beer or a lemonade, have a taco or a hot dog.” He even met his wife, who was also on a motorcycle, at a bike night.
However, he expressed his frustration, saying he’s “very frustrated.”
“So the problem is this: If it’s Bike Night, the word ‘bike’ comes first, not ‘night,'” said Rodriquez.
The city of Cape Coral worked with organizers to reach a compromise, offering closer bike parking along SE 11th Place.
Officials say the new layout allows more walkers, improves emergency access and prioritizes safety.
Rodriquez added that he was also frustrated that calling Bike Night any more dangerous than any other major event sparks a negative tone for bikers.
“It seems like a simple solution to me, so I don’t see why it’s become such a hindrance to motorcycle enthusiasts to actually hang out at Bike Night with their bikes.”
The Cape Coral Police Department, which provides patrols for the event, stated that the changes aim to keep pedestrians and moving vehicles as separated as possible to prevent dangerous situations. With tens of thousands attending Bike Night, police emphasized the importance of public safety.
Erik Abraham, owner of Soul Rebel Cycles in Cape Coral, also attends Bike Night and shared his concerns.
“Safety is a priority for sure. I don’t really know how putting all the motorcycles outside of the area that we’re doing, Bike Night, is the safer thing,” he said.
Abraham expressed a desire for the event to return to its previous format, though he acknowledged it likely won’t happen.
Despite their frustrations, both Rodriquez and Abraham hope the love of bikes and the tight-knit community can embrace the compromise.
“If everybody’s there for the same thing, you know, it’s, you know, it’s just a good time for everybody there,” Abraham said.
“All motorcycle enthusiasts really want is somewhere safe that they are welcome, that they can cruise through with their motorcycles, meet up with their friends, make new friends, park and enjoy the evening,” Rodriquez said.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.