Thanks for all the replies, so far! I have been wanting to get "The Female Cyclist" but haven't seen it at the big bookstore, or the LBS. I'll have to check again.

Jennifer (also my name ), the ride is an organized ride starting in three cities, all 90 miles or so from Shiner. They anticipate 3500 people total, and it all ends at a big hootenanny with a concert, free beers and food for riders, showers, massages, the works!!! I'm so psyched. DH and I will do the ride, and MIL will bring our son down and shuttle us home!!! SO fun!