All About Zwift XP, Levels, and Unlocks for Cyclists

October 23, 2019

LAST UPDATED October 18, 2024

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:

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.

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 @ 59,500 XP
S-Works Evade Helmet @ 64,000 XP
Level 30 Kit @ 68,500 XP
Retro 80s Sunglasses (Oakley Eyeshades) @ 73,000 XP
Newsy (Paperboy) Cap @ 78,500 XP
Fluoro Gloves + Limar Air Speed White Helmet @ 84,000 XP
Monochrome Kit @ 89,500 XP
Mavic Shoes @ 95,000 XP
Calories To Burn (Food) Socks @ 101,500 XP
Bell Javelin Helmet @ 108,000 XP
Vintage Gloves @ 114,500 XP
Vintage Leather Shoes @ 121,000 XP
Level 40 Kit @ 127,500 XP
Zwift Rockstar Glasses @ 134,500 XP
La Z Claire Kit @ 142,500 XP
Retro 80s Helmet @ 150,500 XP
Alpine Slopes (Ski) Kits @ 158,500 XP
Giro Synthe Helmet @ 166,500 XP
Prism Kits @ 175,500 XP
Zwift Vintage Riding Goggles @ 184,500 XP
Bont Shoes @ 193,500 XP
Giro Vanquish Helmet @ 202,500 XP
Level 50 kit + Fire Socks @ 212,000 XP
Junk Food Kit Pack @ 221,500 XP
April Fools 80’s Kit @ 231,000 XP
Fun Shaped Glasses @ 240,500 XP
April Fools 80s Paint Job @ 250,000 XP
Rear View Mirror Glasses @ 260,000 XP
Animal Print Pack @ 270,000 XP
Cute Socks @ 280,000 XP
April Fools 80s Socks @ 290,000 XP
Backwards Hat @ 300,000 XP
Level 60 Kit @ 310,500 XP
Cool Tone Gloves @ 321,000 XP
Bike Packer Socks @ 331,500 XP
London Tube Kit @ 342,000 XP
Pop Art Shoes @ 352,500 XP
Tortoise & The Hare Sock Pack @ 363,500 XP
Bike Packer Kit @ 374,500 XP
Giro Aries Spherical Helmet @ 385,500 XP
Alpe du Knit Kit Pack @ 396,500 XP
Bike Packer Cap @ 407,500 XP
Level 70 Kit @ 418,500 XP
Scotty Squirrel Cap @ 429,500 XP
Makuri Blossoms Kit @ 441,000 XP
Dino Power Cap & Socks @ 452,500 XP
Outfield Kit @ 464,000 XP
Rapha Pro Team Shoes @ 475,500 XP
Dino Power Kit @ 487,000 XP
Scotty Squirrel Socks @ 498,500 XP
Island Time Kit Pack @ 510,000 XP
Dino Power Shoes @ 522,000 XP
Level 80 Kit @ 534,000 XP
Light Aero Helmet @ 546,000 XP
Wolf Power Kit @ 558,000 XP
Rapha Pro Team Full Frame Sunglasses @ 570,000 XP
Solid Color Kit Pack @ 582,000 XP
Nimbl Feat Ultimate Shoes @ 594,000 XP
Kask Elemento Helmet @ 606,500 XP
Gravel Party Kit @ 619,000 XP
Party Sock Pack @ 631,500 XP
Giro Imperial Shoes @ 644,000 XP
Level 90 Kit @ 657,000 XP
Modern Kit @ 670,000 XP
Mirage Socks @ 683,500 XP
Out of This World Kit @ 697,000 XP
Mirage Cap @ 711,000 XP
Mirage Kit @ 725,000 XP
S-Works Evade 3 Helmet @ 740,000 XP
Out of This World Socks @ 755,000 XP
Mirage Shoes @ 771,000 XP
Mirage Helmet @ 787,000 XP
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.

Specialized Venge S-Works + DT Swiss Disc wheels. A super-fast setup, but you have to reach level 37 to unlock the frame, and level 39 for the wheels!

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 >