Get ready for Central Arkansas’ fastest growing cycling event over the last five years – the Young Life River Classic. This event is a fundraiser for Young Life’s Southside youth ministry program that works with teenagers in underserved communities south of I-630. The 2023 ride was our largest to date, and we're hoping to keep that momentum going in 2024.
The 2024 River Classic is now part of the Big Dam Bridge 100 official training program. Through a partnership with the Big Dam Bridge Foundation and Arvest Bank, participants in the Big Dam Bridge ride will ride the River Classic as a “Dress Rehearsal” for the following week’s BDB100. Find out more about the training program here.
Registration for the 2024 ride is now open!
Lunch will be provided after the ride by Corky's!
The 2024 River Classic will depart from the Ace Glass Corporate Headquarters (3101 Dugan Street, near the LR Airport) Saturday morning at 8am.
We will provide post-ride food and drinks, and all participants will receive a free photo from RBS Pics Photography!
All courses are well-marked and we have several aid stations along the route where Young Life leaders and students will be ready to provide assistance.
All participants will receive an event t-shirt.
We hope to see you on Saturday, September 21!
Young Life isn’t about a program. It’s about adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust and consistency.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Young Life Southside serves High School students south of I-630. While Young Life is a worldwide ministry, we are focused on developing relationships with students right here in Central Arkansas.
Our passion is to make an impact in some of the most under-resourced parts of Little Rock with students who encounter many difficulties and are often in situations beyond their control.
One of the best parts of Young Life is being able to take students to a Young Life summer camp. At camp, kids experience safe community and participate in once-in-a lifetime activities. The distractions from their life at home are removed so that they are able to hear a message of hope and experience life to the full with Jesus.
If you would like to help us raise money for our Southside mission, here are some tips to help you out:
All contributions to Young Life are tax-deductible, and Young Life has the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator and is a Charter Member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
You can make a tax-deductible contribution to Young Life Southside by clicking the button below.
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