Giddyup And Mosey on Over Arco For Some Bull Riding

Bull Riding

Arco Arena has hosted many battles, but how can you resist a cowboy going up against a two-ton bull?

The Professional Bull Riders hosts its Sacramento Classic, a two-day competition to see who is the best of the best. Featured riders include 2008 World Champion Guilherme Marchi, fan favorite Cord McCoy, and Sacramento's 2008 event champion Nick Landreneau.

When: Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. (Doors open one hour before show.)
Where: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $101.75/$51.75/$31.75/$21.75/$11.75 (Includes $1.75 fee.) Buy tickets online. Parking is $12. (Tolls open two hours before show.)
More info: (916) 928-6900

If you don't know much about bull riding, not to fret, here are some videos and information to catch up with before going to the event.

• Bull Riding 101 (video)
• Bull Riding Basics
• Bull Riding Dictionary
• Joe Baumgartner Vs. All In (video of Sacramento 2008 event)

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