The Johannesburg to Durban 2010 Hospitality Cycling Challenge takes place from February 17 to 21.

The challenge, from Stonehaven on Vaal (outside Johannesburg) to the Suncoast Hotel and Towers (Durban), will raise funds for young individuals who wish to train in the hospitality industry.

The route will include stopovers in Frankfort, Clarens, the Northern Drakensberg and Nottingham Road. Only four hospitality teams (five riders per team) will be allowed to enter.

Each team will have a pro cyclist to assist them and join them in the challenge. Cyclists must have their own equipment and be at least at an intermediate cycling level.

Support vehicles will be on hand to assist cyclists throughout the event. Potential cyclists need to have the initiative to raise funds, have a great sense of adventure and a good sense of humour.

The cost per team entrance is R50 000 or R10 000 per cyclist.

The initiative is being run by the Fedhasa Group Hotels Committee, which encourages corporate sponsors to help raise funds for the challenge. Sponsorship packages range from R10 000 to R50 000.

For further details, please email info@hospitalitycyclechallenge.co.za or visit www.hospitalitycyclechallenge.co.za