Are there any decent books on road cycling? I downloaded a pretty good book on mountain biking via my Kindle but as a newbie on both, a road cycling book would really help.

All the books I've seen are focused on training for major events and I'd just like to get on mine and ride without leaving massive bruises all over my legs or fighting the bike. Not kidding. I have a bruise as big as my hand on my thigh from trying to get my bike out of the garage and nailed my thigh into the shelves. I have small ones from where my legs and pedals crash together as my balance sucks or when I have to walk home. I hate not having a kickstand if I have to just do something as simple as raise/lower my seat for a quick adjustment.

I'm also on medication that makes it that much easier to bruise and mess with my balance which doesn't help. Truthfully, I'm about ready to admit defeat, sell my bikes, and walk for miles around the high school track. At least I wouldn't come home looking like I'd been beat up.