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Urgent Ride Bulletins & Road Conditions

Real-time route hazards, gravel washouts, bridge repairs, and weather cancellations reported by Skagit ride coordinators. Check before rolling out.

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Road ClosureToday at 06:15 AMby Dave M. (Safety Chair)
Chuckanut Drive Emergency Slide Clearing Near Oyster Creek
Specific Sector: WA-11 / Chuckanut Dr MP 12.8 (Between Bow & Larrabee)
Affected Club Rides: Saturday Coastal Pace Roll & Sunday Chuckanut Climbers
WSDOT has closed Chuckanut Drive in both directions due to loose rockfall and mud accumulation after overnight coastal squalls. Heavy equipment is on site with no bike lane passage permitted.
Recommended Detour & Safety Protocol:

Reroute inland via Colony Road to Lake Samish Rd or use Alger Cain Lake Rd corridor. Do not attempt shoulder passage.

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Gravel & Surface HazardYesterday at 04:40 PMby Sarah K. (Ride Leader)
Fresh Unpacked Aggregate Chip Seal on Fir Island Road
Specific Sector: Fir Island Rd between Best Rd and Skagit River Bridge
Affected Club Rides: Tuesday Flat Paceline & Delta Farm Loops
Skagit County Road Maintenance laid thick crushed basalt chip rock yesterday with zero roller compaction yet. Deep loose berms at road shoulders and sharp puncture risk on 25-28c tires.
Recommended Detour & Safety Protocol:

Wider gravel tires (38mm+) manageable with caution. Road pacelines strongly advised to bypass via Chilberg Road and Pioneer Highway.

Weather CancellationToday at 07:30 AMby Marcus T. (Club President)
High Wind Advisory: Skagit Flats Wednesday Twilight Group Cancelled
Specific Sector: Samish Flats & Edison Loop Corridors
Affected Club Rides: Wednesday Twilight Roll (B & C Groups)
National Weather Service gale warnings project sustained 35 mph southwesterly gusts crossing open dike roads with exposed crosswind danger for deep carbon rims.
Recommended Detour & Safety Protocol:

Official group rollout called off. Cyql calendar status marked CANCELLED. Virtual Zwift club meetup hosted at 6:30 PM instead.

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Bridge MaintenanceOct 24 at 11:20 AMby Elena R. (Tour Coordinator)
Swinomish Channel Bridge Single-Lane Alternating Traffic
Specific Sector: WA-20 Spur Westbound toward La Conner / Fidalgo
Affected Club Rides: Thursday La Conner Bakery Spin
Scheduled grid decking repair. Cyclists are instructed to take the full lane when crossing the temporary signal-controlled zone. Expect brief 3-5 minute cycle pauses.
Recommended Detour & Safety Protocol:

Single file riding mandatory across metal expansion teeth. Ride leaders will shepherd small groups through active green windows.

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