The streets in and around North Bend will see collegiate bike action when the University of Washington Cycling Team hosts a weekend of races on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25.

Student racers from the UW, Whitman University, Portland State University, University of Oregon, Western Washington University, University of Montana, Montana State University compete in three races: A road race favoring endurance and hill climbing ability on Saturday morning, a team time trial Saturday afternoon and a downtown sprinter’s race on Sunday.

The city asks drivers to be cautious and patient while driving around any racers that you may encounter.

On Sunday some downtown roads, in approximately three square blocks between Main Avenue, Downing Avenue, Second and Third Streets, will be completely closed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. North Bend Way will remain open. There will be a marked detour through town.

Residents on the closed area have been asked to park elsewhere for the day.

Questions can be directed to Gina Estep at gestep@northbendwa.gov or at (425) 888-7640.