All About Zwift XP, Levels, and Unlocks for Cyclists

There are currently 100 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:

• Bike Frames List
• Wheelsets List

Lastly, some areas in Zwift have level requirements, which means certain routes are level-locked as well:

• Route List

Level Unlocks

Here is what you unlock at each level, and the number of accumulated XP points needed to level up.

1. Zwift Kit
2. Basic Kit 1 @ 750 XP
3. Black Helmet @ 1,500 XP
4. Zwift Glasses #1 @ 2,500 XP
5. Black Shoes @ 3,500 XP
6. Gloves @ 5,000 XP
7. Solid Socks @ 6,500 XP
8. Vintage Kit pack @ 8,000 XP
9. Camo Jersey pack @ 9,500 XP
10. Zwift Glasses #2 (Oakleys) @ 11,000 XP
11. Digital Camo Jersey pack @ 13,000 XP
12. Basic Kit 2 @ 15,000 XP
13. Dot Socks @ 17,000 XP
14. Glove Pack Pattern @ 19,000 XP
15. Level 15 jersey @ 21,000 XP
16. Glasses Zwift #1 @ 23,500 XP
17. Striped Socks @ 26,000 XP
18. Classy Kits @ 28,500 XP
19. Glasses Zwift #2 @ 31,000 XP
20. Level 20 Jersey @ 33,500 XP
21. Flouro Kits @ 36,500 XP
22. Pattern Socks @ 39,500 XP
23. Glove Pack Solid @ 42,500 XP
24. Skater/Bowl Helmet @ 45,500 XP
25. Level 25 Kit @ 48,500 XP
26. Zwift Oversize Glasses @ 52,000 XP
27. S-Works Shoes @ 55,500 XP
28. Dots Socks @ 59,500 XP
29. S-Works Evade Helmet @ 64,000 XP
30. Level 30 Kit @ 68,500 XP
31. Retro 80s Sunglasses (Oakley Eyeshades) @ 73,000 XP
32. Newsy (Paperboy) Cap @ 78,500 XP
33. Fluoro Gloves + Limar Air Speed White Helmet @ 84,000 XP
34. Monochrome Kit @ 89,500 XP
35. Mavic Shoes @ 95,000 XP
36. Calories To Burn (Food) Socks @ 101,500 XP
37. Bell Javelin Helmet @ 108,000 XP
38. Vintage Gloves @ 114,500 XP
39. Vintage Leather Shoes @ 121,000 XP
40. Level 40 Kit @ 127,500 XP
41. Zwift Rockstar Glasses @ 134,500 XP
42. La Z Claire Kit @ 142,500 XP
43. Retro 80s Helmet @ 150,500 XP
44. Alpine Slopes (Ski) Kits @ 158,500 XP
45. Giro Synthe Helmet @ 166,500 XP
46. Prism Kits @ 175,500 XP
47. Zwift Vintage Riding Goggles @ 184,500 XP
48. Bont Shoes @ 193,500 XP
49. Giro Vanquish Helmet @ 202,500 XP
50. Level 50 kit + Fire Socks @ 212,000 XP
51. Junk Food Kit Pack @ 221,500 XP
52. April Fools 80’s Kit @ 231,000 XP
53. Fun Shaped Glasses @ 240,500 XP
54. April Fools 80s Paint Job @ 250,000 XP
55. Rear View Mirror Glasses @ 260,000 XP
56. Animal Print Pack @ 270,000 XP
57. Cute Socks @ 280,000 XP
58. April Fools 80s Socks @ 290,000 XP
59. Backwards Hat @ 300,000 XP
60. Level 60 Kit @ 310,500 XP
61. Cool Tone Gloves @ 321,000 XP
62. Bike Packer Socks @ 331,500 XP
63. London Tube Kit @ 342,000 XP
64. Pop Art Shoes @ 352,500 XP
65. Tortoise & The Hare Sock Pack @ 363,500 XP
66. Bike Packer Kit @ 374,500 XP
67. Giro Aries Spherical Helmet @ 385,500 XP
68. Alpe du Knit Kit Pack @ 396,500 XP
69. Bike Packer Cap @ 407,500 XP
70. Level 70 Kit @ 418,500 XP
71. Scotty Squirrel Cap @ 429,500 XP
72. Makuri Blossoms Kit @ 441,000 XP
73. Dino Power Cap & Socks @ 452,500 XP
74. Outfield Kit @ 464,000 XP
75. Rapha Pro Team Shoes @ 475,500 XP
76. Dino Power Kit @ 487,000 XP
77. Scotty Squirrel Socks @ 498,500 XP
78. Island Time Kit Pack @ 510,000 XP
79. Dino Power Shoes @ 522,000 XP
80. Level 80 Kit @ 534,000 XP
81. Light Aero Helmet @ 546,000 XP
82. Wolf Power Kit @ 558,000 XP
83. Rapha Pro Team Full Frame Sunglasses @ 570,000 XP
84. Solid Color Kit Pack @ 582,000 XP
85. Nimbl Feat Ultimate Shoes @ 594,000 XP
86. Kask Elemento Helmet @ 606,500 XP
87. Gravel Party Kit @ 619,000 XP
88. Party Sock Pack @ 631,500 XP
89. Giro Imperial Shoes @ 644,000 XP
90. Level 90 Kit @ 657,000 XP
91. Modern Kit @ 670,000 XP
92. Mirage Socks @ 683,500 XP
93. Out of This World Kit @ 697,000 XP
94. Mirage Cap @ 711,000 XP
95. Mirage Kit @ 725,000 XP
96. S-Works Evade 3 Helmet @ 740,000 XP
97. Out of This World Socks @ 755,000 XP
98. Mirage Shoes @ 771,000 XP
99. Mirage Helmet @ 787,000 XP
100. Level 100 Kit + Confetti Socks @ 807,000 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 >