On the night of June 17, 2012, The Bike Arch was vandalized. It appeared as though somebody hung from one of the wheels with enough force and intention to crumple the Arch beyond repair. The creator of the Arch, Rory Aronson had to remove the Arch the next day.

It is not clear if the vandalism is linked to the original complaint received, or in response to the Facebook event: Rally for the Bike Arch!. What is clear, is that the Arch will come back, stronger than before, and fully permitted through the City's Department of Building and Safety.