The 2009 Trips for Kids Downbeat Slideshow and Silent Auction is here again!

This year professional Norco Factory Team rider Ryan Leech will be doing a unique and exclusive live performance. ryanleech.com

There will also be two spectacular Slideshows, one by professional adventure photographer Kari Medig karimedigphoto.com and the other by Sterling Lorence sterlinglorence.com

Plus, participate in the Silent Auction and get great deals on gear, tours and other great swag! Cash, cheques, Visa and Mastercard will be accepted.

Tickets are $22 and include one free drink. All proceeds go to offering mountain biking adventures to at-risk youth. Advance tickets available at ticketweb.ca

This year we are aiming to raise more than last year's $10,650. Donations for Silent Auction items will be graciously accepted at anytime and all contributors will receive a tax receipt.

The first Nissan World Cup has come and gone and Norco World Team rider Fionn Griffiths has done it again. Placing 2nd in the 4X and 4th in the DH, Fionn Double podiumed and walked away with some serious hardware.

Check out the full results and photos at bikemag.com