Photos: Computer Aid for Castro's Cuba

It will cost cyclists £199 to register for the Cuba challenge; participants will then be asked to raise a minimum sponsorship total which also covers the cost of the trip.

"Taking part is the perfect way for the IT industry to help some of the poorest communities in the world, whilst having a great time. The support that the industry showed, from the adventurous people who took part to the hundreds of corporate and individual sponsors, made the last ride a massive success. We are now aiming to eclipse that achievement and provide even more people with the tools to help them work their way out of poverty," said Tony Roberts, Computer Aid's chief executive.