Uh, what are you talking about?

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It's awesome and you'll love it. When you check in, they will give you maps and schedules. Each day there are A, B, and C rides. All riders meet at a motel parking lot at the same time and the A group rolls out first. The rides are non-supported, so bring fluids, nutrition and cash. The scenery is beautiful and there are lots of climbs.

Lots of shops, restaurants, bars in town. Have fun!

I think what Jimmy B said covers most of the ride itself.. The routes are shuffled around each year, so it is kind of a surprise which route is which day until you get your packet. Bring a couple bottles of fluids. The routes are designed to stop by a gas station or some sort of store so that you can buy fluids/snacks, so don't skip them when you see people stopping at a spot.

Also, if you've never ridden in the hill country, be prepared for stretches with cattle/sheep/goats roaming the roads and occasional cattle guards across the road to keep them on the right property. It may be bumpy or have a pothole along the front edge, but normally you can just go straight across the cattle guard and you'll be fine.

Awesome, thanks for the info. What about the range of rider abilities? Do a decent number of ~16-18 mph riders show up?

Its hard to judge speed on some of the hilly routes, but I'd say "Yes". There are all abilities when I've gone: crazy ultra endurance riders doing RAAM qualifiers and 300K brevets, roadies from Dallas & Austin, beginners from all over, average triathletes, and a ton of people from the midwest that have been hammering on the trainer all winter. Other than the ultra long rides you won't be very alone.