Here are just a few useful resources to help you explore the world of bicycling...
Here's a quick guide to buying your own bike. This is a copy of a brochure I made for my "How to Buy a Bike" class that I do for Move Redmond. You are welcome to download and copy it as long as you attribute it to bicycleteacher.com.
Cycling Savvy for the absolute best approach to bicycling as a part of the normal flow of traffic. Excellent resources. I was trained by Cycling Savvy as a Cycling Savvy Instructor (CSI). Their Ride Awesome membership offers online instruction that is invaluable. Highly recommended!
Bicycle Riding School in Massachusetts has an excellent online guide to teaching yourself how to balance on 2 wheels. They use a slightly different approach than I do, but their advice is solid and if you can't take one of my classes, this is a great resource. Check out their video and you'll also get a good idea of what my Biking 101 and Level 1 classes are like.