How to ride a stationary bike

I saw this book recommended on Instapundit: Horsemen of the Esophagus: Competitive Eating and the American Dream. What a great title! What a great idea for a book! The Amazon reviewers really like it, and one of them says: "An[d] in a completely unexpected turn, this book is the first I've ever read while riding a stationary bike at the gym. Best motivation ever." LOL. I'll get a copy.

I've seen eating contests on "Emeril Live" and other shows, and always wondered how people could do that.