Bainbridge drivers and ferry travelers should be on the lookout for boatloads of bicyclists as the annual Chilly Hilly Bicycle Classic returns on Sunday, Feb. 24.

Washington State Ferries is also advising drivers on the Bainbridge Island-Seattle route to anticipate delays due to heavy bicycle traffic boarding the ferries.

More than 3,000 bicyclists are expected to board ferries for the island, and vehicle capacity will be limited on the 7:55 a.m., 8:55 a.m., 9:35 a.m., and 10:40 a.m. departures from Seattle.

Departing the Bainbridge Island Terminal, the heaviest traffic is expecting on sailings between 11:35 a.m. and 3 p.m. To minimize delays, WSF recommends that drivers consider alternative travel times or routes.