Craig Simon, Main Street Rally attorney. Cave Creek Town Manager Usama Abujbara has repeatedly said Cave Creek is not prejudiced against motorcyclists and the town would have been more agreeable to the event if it hadn’t been scheduled the same weekend as tonight’s Cave Creek Jazz Festival, which draws 15,000. “This town can accommodate just so many people at once,” Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia said. “If 100,000 bikers show up there will be trouble.” Maricopa County Sheriff’s Lt. Dave Trombi said 30 to 35 extra deputies will be present during peak periods along with mounted units, canines and motor units. Volunteer Sheriff’s Posse members will direct traffic along the mile and a half section of Cave Creek Road that snakes through town. Trombi said he’s not expecting trouble but will have the sheriff’s command post and air unit available if needed. Zorn said she has received threatening e-mail from people suggesting she move away. Zorn said if trouble does develop the town is to blame for making this inaugural event an issue originally. “This town has created something bigger than any of us could have dreamed of,” Zorn said. According to Zorn, original projections for the event would have brought 100 more people a day to the town. “But now we have no idea what to expect,” Zorn said. “Bikers all over the world have told us they’re coming to Cave Creek. It’s a personal mission.” One of those bikers will be Harley-Davidson rider Ron Washum of Fountain Hills who rides with a biker club in Mesa. Washum said the word is definitely out for bikers to gather in Cave Creek. He said there is a great deal of resentment among bikers who believe they have been unfairly portrayed as troublemakers. Arizona Bike Week, April 5-14, is an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office. The Cave Creek Main Street Rally is not part of statewide Bike Week festivities coordinated by promoter Rich Dillman, who has also been feuding with the Cave Creek faction.]]>