Congratulations Heather!! I am so glad you had such a good experience (aside from the snoring that is).

Keep on riding and training! I live in the Houston area too and want to do more organized rides as well. And...I too have also only been trainin since January!

Going to give the TNT Lake Tahoe ride a go this year..June 3. It is no two dayer like yours...but I hope it will be challenging and a great experience too.

You go girl!!