2012 HOTEL LIST: If you're not a happy camper, here's a way to enjoy the beauty and challenge of FANY while avoiding the whole tent stakes, sleeping bag thing:
Luggage Transfer Hotel Option luggage will be delivered to only these hotels on the FANY list (see below). Since the hotel option eliminates the need for a tent, sleeping bag, etc. the hotel luggage transfer option is limited to one (1) 15"x15"x30" suitcase. Luggage will be delivered to the hotel by 2:00pm each day & left there for your pick-up. In the morning, luggage must be back in the van by 8:00am (but you can check-out of the hotel whenever you wish.) Luggage transfer is only included with the purchase of the $70 Hotel Option.
Hotel List Please use this list to make your own reservations directly with the hotels for each night. You are responsible for the advance deposit (if appropriate) and overnight room costs, as well as any cancellation fees (if appropriate). You can leave this list of contact info with your friends and family while you're on FANY. When we have filled the rooms available in any one town, the Hotel Option will appear as "Sold Out" on the Sign-Up form. FANY is offering this list as a convenience, and is not responsible for the hotel services, nor for any expenses you may incur while a guest at the hotel. Sign-up for the Hotel Option on the Sign-up form. Luggage transfer will only be to hotels on this list for bikers who purchase the Hotel Option.
Types of hotels Because The FANY Ride seeks to highlight the scenic back roads and small communities tucked away in upstate New York, we deliberately avoid urban areas. Translation? Selecting a great route was our first priority, and after that we worked hard to find nearby hotel rooms. We’ve managed to put together a nice list of comfortable rooms along our route. Some are Mom & Pops, some are B&Bs, some are national chains. Some of the national chains have pools - be sure to bring your bathing suit! Some of the B&Bs offer breakfast, but may delay your start in the morning. You get the idea; each night will be a little different. You’re responsible to make your own advance reservations from the list of hotels provided by FANY Hotel Option.
Hotel locations Most hotels are between ½ mile and 3 miles from the camp site. The hotel option will include additional cue sheets with the location of each overnight hotel. There is no shuttle service to the hotels.
Hotel option & dinner option The FANY Ride started as a camping tour, and remains true to its roots. A special camaraderie develops when everyone winds up in the same place at the end of a day’s ride, and brags about the killer hill they climbed (or walked) and revels in the same stretch of perfect back road. So camp is the primary location, and the dinner option and massages are only offered at the campsite, between ½ mile and 3 miles from the hotels. Hotel people are encouraged to sign-up for the dinner option, as a way to mingle with other FANY Riders, but there is no shuttle between hotels and dinner. Taxi phone numbers (when available) will be listed on the hotel cue sheets. Dinners will be served at the camp at 5:30pm (during FANY sun set is approx. 8:45pm.) Hotels are usually near some food options.
Paying for hotel option The rooms will be booked directly by you, in your individual name(s), and you will need a major credit card to check in at each hotel. You will be responsible for a deposit (where required) and will pay the hotel directly for your own lodging. The FANY hotel option is for luggage transfer, a convenient listing of all hotel contact information, and additional cue sheets with detailed directions to the hotels.
Roommates Do we look like Cupid? FANY does not pair up singles seeking roommates to share hotel costs, however we will assist you in sending out e-mails to FANY bikers if you wish to try to try to find a roommate for the week.
Hotel Cancellation - In the event that you must cancel your own weeklong hotel reservations, you will be held to the hotel's cancellation policy. FANY will assist you in sending out e-mails if you wish to try to resell your room for the week, but FANY will not be liable for your hotel cancellation costs (if any.)
So there you go; a dry, comfy bed, your own hot shower, and a daily chance to check TV news and sometimes e-mail.
FANY 2012 – Hotel Option – will be posted as soon as the route is finalized.
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