What is it like to do a Bike Tour

While I have not done this exact ride, I have done several similar rides in the past. The Bicycle Tour of Colorado is an organized ride with aproximately 2000 cyclists. Each night we will be camping, usually at the local high school (lots of space and plenty of shower facilities.) In the morning, we will pack up camp, and load our bags onto the provided truck. There is no set starting time, so everyone can start when they want to. However, I usually like to start fairly early so as to get into camp at a decent time. The tour provides directions, both printed and usually painted on the road, as well as some aid stops, with food along the way. Other than that, you are pretty much on your own.