Bicycle consultant Tori Bortman provides an in-depth overview of cycling and its culture, educating beginners with the knowledge they need to safely become road cyclists.

Whether you do it on your own or as part of a group, for fitness or leisure, road cycling offers great cardiovascular benefits and opens up a world of adventure.

Getting started as a road cyclist requires a basic knowledge of bicycles and some common strategies for staying safe.

Tori Bortman is a trusted bicycle consultant.

In The Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners, originally published in 2014, Bortman breaks down the basics of road cycling, offering an easy-to-follow guide for buying a bike and finding the type of cycling that works best for you.