There are currently 100Â rider levels in Zwift. Everyone begins at level 1, and you move to higher levels by accumulating XP (experience) points.
When riding, you can see your current level just below your center console which shows speed, distance, elevation, and ride time. Below those numbers there is a progress bar with your current level on the left:
When you level up you will receive a notice in-game:
Why Level Up?
The higher your level, the higher your Zwift street cred.
Also, most bike frames and wheelsets have level requirements, so if you want a fast or cool setup, you’ll want to level up:
Lastly, some areas in Zwift have level requirements, which means certain routes are level-locked as well:
Level Unlocks
Here is what you unlock at each level, and the number of accumulated XP points needed to level up.
- Zwift Kit
- Basic Kit 1 @ 750 XP
- Black Helmet @ 1,500 XP
- Zwift Glasses #1 @ 2,500 XP
- Black Shoes @ 3,500 XP
- Gloves @ 5,000 XP
- Solid Socks @ 6,500 XP
- Vintage Kit pack @ 8,000 XP
- Camo Jersey pack @ 9,500 XP
- Zwift Glasses #2 (Oakleys) @ 11,000 XP
- Digital Camo Jersey pack @ 13,000 XP
- Basic Kit 2 @ 15,000 XP
- Dot Socks @ 17,000 XP
- Glove Pack Pattern @ 19,000 XP
- Level 15 jersey @ 21,000 XP
- Glasses Zwift #1 @ 23,500 XP
- Striped Socks @ 26,000 XP
- Classy Kits @ 28,500 XP
- Glasses Zwift #2 @ 31,000 XP
- Level 20 Jersey @ 33,500 XP
- Flouro Kits @ 36,500 XP
- Pattern Socks @ 39,500 XP
- Glove Pack Solid @ 42,500 XP
- Skater/Bowl Helmet @ 45,500 XP
- Level 25 Kit @ 48,500 XP
- Zwift Oversize Glasses @ 52,000 XP
- S-Works Shoes @ 55,500 XP
- Dots Socks @ 59,000 XP
- S-Works Helmet @ 62,500 XP
- Level 30 Kit @ 66,000 XP
- Retro 80s Sunglasses (Oakley Eyeshades) @ 70,000 XP
- Newsy (Paperboy) Cap @ 74,000 XP
- Fluoro Gloves + Limar Air Speed White Helmet @ 78,000 XP
- Monochrome Kit @ 82,000 XP
- Mavic Shoes @ 86,000 XP
- Calories To Burn (Food) Socks @ 90,500 XP
- Bell Javelin Helmet @ 95,000 XP
- Vintage Gloves @ 99,500 XP
- Vintage Leather Shoes @ 104,000 XP
- Level 40 Kit @ 108,500 XP
- Zwift Rockstar Glasses @ 113,500 XP
- La Z Claire Kit @ 118,500 XP
- Retro 80s Helmet @ 123,500 XP
- Alpine Slopes (Ski) Kits @ 128,500 XP
- Giro Synthe Helmet @ 133,500 XP
- Prism Kits @ 139,000 XP
- Zwift Vintage Riding Goggles @ 144,500 XP
- Bont Shoes @ 150,000 XP
- Giro Vanquish Helmet @ 155,500 XP
- Level 50 kit + Fire Socks @ 161,000 XP
- Junk Food Kit Pack @ 167,000 XP
- April Fools 80’s Kit @ 173,000 XP
- Fun Shaped Glasses @ 179,000 XP
- April Fools 80s Paint Job @ 185,000 XP
- Rear View Mirror Glasses @ 191,000 XP
- Animal Print Pack @ 197,500 XP
- Cute Socks @ 204,000 XP
- April Fools 80s Socks @ 210,500 XP
- Backwards Hat @ 217,000 XP
- Level 60 Kit @ 223,500 XP
- Cool Tone Gloves @ 230,500 XP
- Bike Packer Socks @ 237,500 XP
- London Tube Kit @ 244,500 XP
- Pop Art Shoes @ 251,500 XP
- Tortoise & The Hare Sock Pack @ 258,500 XP
- Bike Packer Kit @ 266,000 XP
- Giro Aries Spherical Helmet @ 273,500 XP
- Alpe du Knit Kit Pack @ 281,000 XP
- Bike Packer Cap @ 288,500 XP
- Level 70 Kit @ 296,000 XP
- Scotty Squirrel Cap @ 304,000 XP
- Makuri Blossoms Kit @ 312,000 XP
- Dino Power Cap & Socks @ 320,000 XP
- Outfield Kit @ 328,000 XP
- Rapha Pro Team Shoes @ 336,000 XP
- Dino Power Kit @ 345,000 XP
- Scotty Squirrel Socks @ 354,000 XP
- Island Time Kit Pack @ 363,000 XP
- Dino Power Shoes @ 372,000 XP
- Level 80 Kit @ 381,000 XP
- Light Aero Helmet @ 391,000 XP
- Wolf Power Kit @ 401,000 XP
- Rapha Pro Team Full Frame Sunglasses @ 411,000 XP
- Solid Color Kit Pack @ 421,000 XP
- Nimbl Feat Ultimate Shoes @ 431,000 XP
- Kask Elemento Helmet @ 441,000 XP
- Gravel Party Kit @ 451,000 XP
- Party Sock Pack @ 461,000 XP
- Giro Imperial Shoes @ 471,000 XP
- Level 90 Kit @ 481,000 XP
- Modern Kit @ 492,000 XP
- Mirage Socks @ 503,000 XP
- Out of This World Kit @ 514,000 XP
- Mirage Cap @ 525,000 XP
- Mirage Kit @ 536,000 XP
- S-Works Evade 3 Helmet @ 547,000 XP
- Out of This World Socks @ 558,000 XP
- Mirage Shoes @ 569,000 XP
- Mirage Helmet @ 580,000 XP
- Level 100 Kit + Socks @ 591,000 XP
You can see previews of some of the kits mentioned above on our kits page.
Different bikes and wheelsets do affect your speed in-game. See our speed charts for frames and wheels for details.
How Do I Get XP (Points)?
Most of your XP will be received based on distance ridden or workout blocks completed.
Points are added for every km (20 XP) or mile (32 XP) you ride unless you are in workout mode where points are based on interval type, length, and completion accuracy. (See How Zwift Calculates XP for Cycling Workouts for details.)
You also get additional XP for the Large or Small Bonus power-ups, 10 points when you ride through a banner on a TT bike, and points for some achievements including route achievement badges and the spinner atop Alpe du Zwift.
Where Do I See My XP?
While in game, click “Menu”. Your current XP progress is shown on the main screen.
Accelerated Leveling
Because Zwift recently reconfigured how levels work while also adding levels 61-100, many Zwifters are on a personalized “accelerated leveling” plan. You don’t need to understand how it works – just ride and enjoy the level-ups! But if you want to get down and dirty, read more about it in this post.
XP for Runners
Runners also receive XP points, but on a different scale and at different intervals. Learn about Zwift Run points, levels, and unlocks >
What About “Drops”?
Drops are Zwift’s virtual currency, used to purchase equipment for your garage. They are totally different than XP, and are earned in different ways. Learn all about how they work >