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American Haley Batten captured the silver in the women’s mountain biking competition in Paris. In the men’s competition, Riley Amos placed seventh, and Christoper Blevins placed 13th for the U.S. team. Savilia Blunk, who also raced at the Olympics for the first time, finished 12th on the day. For a relatively new Olympic sport, the Americans were broadly praised as doing well — especially Batten. All have conducted some of their training in Bentonville, where Colorado Springs, Colo.-based USA Cycling has a satellite training center. The satellite office was named in December 2022 as the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team.” Bentonville was mentioned several times during the Olympic television broadcast and on various social media platforms as the place where Batten and the men trained. “I don’t think we’re seeing it right now, but I’m sure that the people watching [the Olympics] are saying, ‘Hey, wait a minute, I need to go to Bentonville,’” Griffith said during a recent interview, adding, “I think it’s bringing Bentonville and Arkansas more global recognition” within the biking community.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville recently opened enrollment for its new trail technician program. Classes for the 12-week program start Sept. 13. The program, which is completed over 12 weekends, is expected to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the trail industry. It offers training in trail construction, maintenance and management. Students will receive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge about the field. The curriculum includes courses in trail construction and maintenance, planning and design, heavy equipment operation, welding for trails and small engine repair.

CONGRATS HALEY!!! 🥈🇺🇸🥈🇺🇸 #Bentonville #Olympics #Silver #MountainBike

Selfless. Strong. Resilient. Resolute. Compassionate. When tornadoes struck Bentonville and the surrounding areas on May 26, the cycling community came together to help. #nwastrong

We are devastated by the damage these storms have inflicted on our home, but so encouraged by the resiliency this community has shown. Please join us tomorrow at Ledger for a Community Meal. #NWAstrong Arvest Bank, Visit Bentonville , Tyson Foods , Ozark Foundation , Trailblazers , Walmart, Flintco, LLC , PeopleForBikesNWA, Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Bentonville Schools , Downtown Bentonville Incorporated

WOKA will celebrate its new trails with a grand opening at 4 p.m. tomorrow, May 17! "WOKA is the one of the first professionally built trail system in Siloam Springs, and thanks to its pedal-friendly access from downtown, this new trail system promises to be a boon for locals and visitors alike."

Hundreds of residents, along with public officials, gathered this morning to share their thoughts with Blue Crane representatives regarding the future of Bella Vista.

Brandom Gengelbach and Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce showing the world what we've got in Bentonville, Arkansas 👇

Today at Cortado Ventures' Midcon VC Summit, Paul Gatling interviews Steuart Walton, co-founder of Runway Group, about the intentional development of Bentonville and surrounding areas in Northwest Arkansas as a technology and cultural hub that will provide regional prosperity for present and future generations. 

Congratulations to Blue Crane!