This is not rodeo. The participants don't rope calves and they don't race around barrels. This is bull riding--the aim is just to stay alive. There are no timeouts and no towels to throw in. There is only one man, one bull, and eight precious seconds. In this full-color, high-impact, visual feast of a book, the pain, the fear, the blood, and the glory of the Professional Bull Riders circuit comes through on every nail-biting page. More than 200 action-packed photographs capture the excitement of the masterful rides and the horrendous falls. Longtime fans will enjoy the behind-the-scenes depth in a book they'll be proud to display. Newcomers will find clear explanations and concise background on a growing sport that is guaranteed to thrill the uninitiated. Meet the wiry, cocky bull riders who risk their lives with every outing. Check out the massive bull athletes, who at 2,000 pounds, can leap higher than any NBA power forward. Every year, Professional Bull Riders action is enjoyed by more than 100 million television viewers from around the world. Each season, PBR events sell out world-class arenas in every region of the country, from Madison Square Garden to the Tacoma Dome. Bull riding is the fastest-growing sport in America, a visceral, adrenaline-fueled phenomenon that has succeeded beyond anyone's expectations. This book is a testament to that success and to the courage, skill, and daring of its athletes.