A teenager from the UK who is trying to break the world record for the youngest person to cycle around the globe solo, has had his bike stolen in north Queensland.

Key points: Charlie Condell, 18, has cycled for 102 days through almost 20 countries

Charlie Condell, 18, has cycled for 102 days through almost 20 countries His passport, camping gear and cycling wear were also stolen

His passport, camping gear and cycling wear were also stolen The bike was stolen from a Townsville hostel

After 102 days of cycling Charlie Condell, 18, had his road bike stolen from the garage of a Townsville hostel on Monday night.

He said it was the first time he had locked up his bike during his gap-year cycle trip.

His passport, camping gear, and cycling wear were also taken.

Mr Condell said his bike, named Colin, was a companion he wanted back.

Charlie Condell rode for 102 days around the world, before his bike was stolen in Townsville. ( Instagram: Charlie Condell )

"The bike does mean a lot to me," Mr Condell said.

"I know it's just a bike and you can always get another one but that particular bike has gone through a lot of suffering and it's also brought me through a lot of amazing experiences.

"I've seen a lot of incredible things because of that bike."

Mr Condell has ridden through about 20 countries in Europe and Asia so far and has clocked up more than 11,000 kilometres.

The current record for the youngest person to cycle around the world by themselves is thought to be held by Tom Davies, a 19-year-old British man who finished the journey in about six months.

Mr Condell said having his bike stolen was a minor setback in his effort to break the record.

"At the moment I've got a little bit of a buffer," Mr Condell said.

"I've been cycling hard so I have a certain amount of time in the bag but I can't hang around too long."

Mr Condell said he has had kind offers from Australians.

"I've had so many messages, lots of people offering help, places to stay, a couple of free bikes offered," Mr Condell said.

Once he gets back on the wheels, Mr Condell plans to ride from Townsville to Melbourne or Adelaide via the east coast of Australia before travelling to New Zealand and the United States.

He hopes to finish before March 20 when he will turn 19.