reading books:

i have tried this with less than optimal results. first of all, a lot of my trainer rides have intervals of high intensity, making any concentration impossible. plus, with all of the sweat, my books were crunchy and warped. to make things worse, the angle at which i ride has so much weight on my hands, that it was uncomfortable to hold the book, and forget about being able to notate or highlight anything. maybe this is just me, but i would also consider getting one of those adjustable music stands with the clamps to hold the pages down, and try to jiggle as litle as possible while riding. tv's and dvd's, however, are very conducive to trainer riding.