World News 17-08-2004 who: British cyclist Edward Genochio what: Admits charity ride is ruined after Mongolian horseman steals his bike where: Ulan Bator when: Yesterday snippet: Mr Genochio, who is on a charity ride to raise cash for the poverty-stricken people of south east China, tells The Sun he was awoken "by the sounds of galloping hooves and ripping canvas" as a thief tied a rope to the cycle (which was chained to the tent) and rode away. Unable to find a photo of a 21st century Mongolian, The Sun opts for a portrait of Genghis Khan to illustrate the story. [... more]

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