I had a wonderful time last week on a bike tour through the hill country. I rode a wandering loop from Austin to Fredericksburg and back. The total mileage was 343 with 23,000 ft of climbing over 5 days of riding. I don't think there was a flat stretch anywhere on the route. The worst climb was 15% immediately followed by a 12% from a standing start - there was a stream crossing right before the climb. After this trip the hills around here look a lot smaller.
 
From what I've seen of Texas this may be the most beautiful area - particularly this time of year with all of the wildflowers blooming. If you haven't done any riding in the hill country, you owe it to yourself to add it to your gotta do its.
 
Ken

You didn't bring back photos? Who put on the tour?

This was a group tour put on by Adventure Cycling Association. The route was laid out by the Austin Cycling Association. The tour is supported as far as carrying luggage and providing meals with camping at night. The attached picture tells the story of some of the climbs (assuming I've figured out how to attach pictures).
 
Ken

Ken what recumbent model are you riding? How did you fair on all that climbing?  I agree with Greg, this would be a good ride.  I really enjoy those up-down roller coaster hills like the one in the photo.  You blast down hill and build up a 35-40mph speed, then charge up the next hill!  Sometimes you can maintain enough speed and avoid having to drop into a lower chain ring.    
 
I found the link for this years ride:  http://www.adv-cycling.org/tours/2007texashillcountry.cfm
 
Terry

A fellow recumbent rider from Midland, TX, posted a nice review of the hill country ride on his blog, The Fire Ant Gazette.  Check it out.