Attendees of this tour will gather in the lobby of the Shewmaker Center at 4 PM and take a short walk over to the CTEC Center. Those who wish to drive can park in a limited parking lot on the west side of the CTEC Center (1201 SE Eagle Way, Bentonville, AR 72712).NOTE: There is a competing tour for this tour so the shuttle will NOT be available to take attendees of this tour back to Embassy. See Mickey Slimp for more details.
*IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATIONAttendees must first complete their Joint Conference registration prior to attending this Tour. In addition, pre-registration for this Tour is required at:
https://gpnandareonjointconference2026.eventbrite.com/Tour the C‑TEC Facility at NWACC
Experience the C‑TEC (Cycling and Trails Education Center), a state‑of‑the‑art facility created through an $8 million investment from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation. C‑TEC serves as an integrated hub for hands‑on skills training in bicycle repair and maintenance, trail design, trail architecture, and sustainable construction practices, all supported by purpose‑built labs, specialized tools, and outdoor learning spaces.
This guided tour offers an inside look at how applied technology and real‑world instruction come together in a single facility to support the growing cycling and trail economy. Attendees will see how C‑TEC functions as a replicable model for workforce training, facility design, and industry engagement—bridging education, infrastructure, and outdoor recreation.
