There are hundreds of 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 on the center HUD element, just below your speed. Between your speed and your level your level progress bar which fills up as you get close to leveling up.
When you level up, you will receive a notice in-game of any unlocks, as well as a level-up animation above your avatar so others see your progress:
Why Level Up?
The higher your level, the higher your Zwift street cred. And if you reach level 100, you’ll get an orange “century stripe” next to your name in the rider list!
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 @ 59,500 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
After level 100, there are no unlocks given as you level up. The following XP is required per level:
- Levels 101-199: 20,000 XP per level
- Levels 200-299: 21,000 XP per level
- Levels 300+: 22,000 XP per level
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 come from 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.)
Outdoor miles count too – but you only get 5 XP per kilometer outdoors, and there’s a limit of 200KM/1000XP per ride.
You also get additional XP for the Large or Small Bonus power-ups, Week Streaks, various challenges/events, and 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 has expanded levels four different times, implementing different acceleration schemes each time, and changed XP requirements for levels more than once, many riders are on a sort of “personalized leveling plan”. It can be quite confusing to figure out exactly how things are working for you, but fortunately it just works, and you can ride knowing you’ll level up eventually.
That said, if you’re below level 100 and want to dig into it, read this post to learn how accelerated leveling works for you.
On the other hand, if you were stuck at level 100 for a while before Zwift added new levels on April 29, 2026, you may want to read this post to learn how accelerated leveling works for you.
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 >
Are these XP off? Reason I ask is I have 700,000 XP but am no where near level 50
700,000 is probably your drops amount rather than your XP
Hi – – I haven’t gotten anything for level 21 or now, level 22. Have the rewards for levelling up changed?
Ben, are you looking at XP or drops? Entirely different and not related.
Just hit level 22 and didn’t get the pattern socks or anything else.
Eric can you tell me how to unlock the Zwift headband?!
It’s a level 3 runner unlock! https://zwiftinsider.com/run-points-levels-unlocks/
Run….
I’ve seen a few riders wearing what appear to be blue shoes or shoe covers. Are those the Bont shoes or a special unlock?
Yes, the Bont shoes are blue. I believe the Tour of New York kit also had blue shoes…
Eric, your posts are great. By way of update, I just completed level 23 and received a pair of “basic” black gloves in my garage. The had a badge indicating that they were new, although I have a suspicion that they were already there. I confirmed with support that a pair of black gloves is it for level 23. You might consider designating this when you next revise your list.
I’m just want to know what is the best bike, how can I compare followers and people I follow. Just the simple things
Hi I don’t find the Mavic Cosmic Ultimate wheel on the garage how many xp should i NNEED ?
Go to the Drop Shop and you’ll see a price. They’re also listed here: https://zwiftinsider.com/wheels
Eric, sorry, I can’t see it here but how many XP points does it take to complete a Zwift Level?
As per the listing above, the numbers after the @ show the number of XP points you need to get to that level. For example, you will be on level one until you get 1,000 XP when you will become level 2. The difference between the next level and the level you are on is how many you need to progress.
Does anyone know how to unlock that blue cap with confetti on it?
Looks a bit like the bont shoes.
Hi,
Will Zwift be offering double xp for specifics rides anytime soon? Leveling up is a grind:)
Zwift had a couple of weeks of double XP back in March I believe. No news is if is going to return this year. I can’t remember whether it applied to event rides or any rides.
Tour of Watopia right now (March 29 – April 29)! There are 5 stages and we’re on the last stage right now (April 18-22). There are makeup rides between April 23-29 for you to ride any stages that you’ve missed.
I unlocked dot socks @ 28,000 xp but zwift crashed on me and so I didn’t get them in my garage. I have told support uploading the files but nothing has appeared. Is there a way of getting these socks?
Hit level 10 today and unlocked the Italy challenge. No Oakleys. Sound about right?
You should have the Oakleys as well.
Hmm, nope. I’ll contact someone. Thanks!
Eric – new(ish) to Zwift, so really use your site; thanks for all the great information. Can you point me to a section that actually says how to get a new frame or wheel set. I am level 21, but when I go in my garage, there are only two wheel sets and two frames to pick from. Where do I go if I want to, for instance, add Zipp 808 wheels to my Allez Sprint?
Never mind, I figured it out (I’m a dumbass – it was right in front of me).
hi i want to cycle Alpe d huez on zwift but cant find out how any ideas??
Choose the Watopia map, then the Road to Sky or Tour of Fire and Ice routes. Those are the most direct ways to get there.
Route Badges give XP according to the length of the route. So by completing a route you’ll effectively get 2x the XP for it.
i got level 11 in my ride yesterday and unlocked digital camo kit. It’s all logged in my ride details. But in my profile today i am still stuck on level 10 and the kit isn’t available to me. What’s going on?
That’s super weird! No idea what’s going on. You can contact Zwift support ([email protected]) though.
Does anybody know what “Neon Kits” are and where to look for them in the garage or in the drop shop (under which equipment category)?? I have unlocked such an item on level 21 but cannot find it. Thanks.
They are clothing so you’ll find them under “Jersey”. Also, whenever you unlock new items, next time you go to your garage, you’ll see that the categories containing the new items will have a small orange button “new”, and all new items in that category will be labeled “new” as well. Congrats on reaching level 21!
Is there a set distance to move up each level?
It’s 20 points per km or 30 per mile (not both) so it’s calculable. However there are a lot of bonus route completion points when you first start up that will significantly boost your level rise. It eventually plateaus off once you do them all (or most of them) so distance becomes more or less your variable.
Love ALL of Zwift World!!!
Which is the multi-color, “rainbow” wheel that I see on some bikes????
It could be the Zipp 858/Super9 wheels (1,508,800 Drops, available as from level 45 [!]), which are the #1 fastest wheels.
Check out this excellent Zwift Insider page: https://zwiftinsider.com/what-to-buy-at-each-zwift-level/ => Sure to help anyone spend their Drops wisely and get motivated for the long road ahead!
@Eric Schlange When did the helmet get added to the gloves at Level 33. It’s been appearing in people’s rides for a little over a day, but there’s been no mention of it by Zwift, AFAIK.
It was added in this latest minor update, 1.16.1. Odd that Zwift didn’t mention it, huh?
Does anyone know how to get the backwards baseball cap?
If I recall correctly, it’s part of a one-off MAAP ride series from earlier in 2021. Don’t think there’s currently a way of getting it.
you are right Roule … it was only for one event series
Anyone have an idea what the rhyme or reason is behind why some levels require 10k XP and others require 20k XP to move up?
Eventually they are all 20,000XP. I am currently L41, and getting to 42 will be the last level that only takes 10,000XP. I am guessing that it is to create a gentler progression rather than suddenly going from 10k to 20k … you move from 10k per level to alternating between 10 and 20, and then finally the last 8 levels are all 20k each.
Me and my friend are both level 7, but I got double the distance (300km to 150km) and have done more work outs than him, what could be the reason of this?
The XP bonus at archs and router badge bonus could be a part difference.
Level 7 is 7,000XP, which isn’t all that much in context. If you friend has been completing route badges, that effectively gives double XP for the ride (the first time you complete the route).
Are there any plans to add levels past 50? The unlock of cool in-game kit really motivates me to keep Zwifting as stupid as it sounds lol.
I want a cap! How do I get a cap?
Join the Wahoo Climbing Mission and complete 15,000 feet before 2/6/2022 for a Wahoo Cap. I got mine today. It’s black. I like it.
Using the tiny loop and hitting the banner rapidly with a TT bike can get you XP fast. Is there any better way than what is shown in the video?
https://youtu.be/WUtOBmtqKEk
Yes! Go uphill on AdZ in workout mode! You will get apr 720 points for an hour workout and bonus on the top (250-1000XP) and free XP going downhill (240XP)
Why do annoying banners pop up while visiting the site that I can’t get rid of since only this year? You can’t click close or remember my choice etc from my iPad on latest iOS. They move up and down the screen while trying to view the xp level information
I reached level 50 today and the kit showed up in my garage but not the socks. Do I need to do something more? They are not in my sock options
Hello I had about 580000 xp points. I am on level 50 for a while.
Now I see I’m still on level 50 with 500000 xp points. Where are the 80.000 xp points?
probably you all know the truth now 🙂 After adding more lvls to 60 all 50+ riders have double points utill they get their previuos amount of points. Ride on!
Zwift is great thanks for everything you do
do you unlock a kit when you ride a hundred miles and a hundred meters or just one and not the other
They have separate achievement badges, but I think there’s only a kit for the metric century.
I’m pretty sure that the Ride100 kit is for the imperial century. I should know as it took me 7 hours!
Live and learn. Your recommendations and “must buys” are specialized. I want ONE bike that’s both. Aero and Weight.
Seems weird that some levels are twice as many point as others, i.e., 330 to 34
Is there any other way to access a rider’s current XP value other than the in-game menu? I would like to track how much XP I earn in a single Zwift session to see how I am doing in the course of leveling up. The way I do that now is by manually entering it into spreadsheet or text file after I finish every ride. It’s cumbersome, and I don’t understand why Zwift has only one way to find out the exact value of XP! I should be able to do that programmatically or by accessing my profile on zwift.com.
These xp values must be wrong. I am level 40 and have 312239 xp.
No, they changed the level system. See here:
https://zwiftinsider.com/level-100/
Thanks for the reply 👍 That article takes a little head scratching to process 😀 Hopefully I will in time understand this! 👍
Nice. The critical comments were deleted? That’s your truth. But please don’t call it philosophy. 😂 Stay true 😉
Can I find a statistic somewhere which shows how many riders reached a certain level?
Zwift doesn’t make such stats available.
Hello! I have a problem i am at level 19 but for example Road to sky, alpe du zwift is not unlocket for me. In watopia i have unlocked only 9/49 courses. I think I should have unlocked many more on level 19.
Thank you!
It seems you have completed 9 courses in watopia and received 9 badges. All routes are available/unlocked at level 19. Badges you havent earned yet are grey in the badges menu, which you may confuse with those routes being locked?
Is there a faster way to earn your fire socks? Please share tips, tricks, etc.
xp points vs level. I have 261778 points but am only at level 40. Per chart I should be at level 60 or higher? Obviously I am missing something here! And I am looking at Rider Score which I think equates to XP points
Is Rider Score on paused menu screen the same as XP points?
Yes.
OK. Much like the Feb. 26 poster above, I must be missing something. I have 432,000 XP but am at level 66. Whether I look at the XP levels in your article above or from your December 2023 post, it seems my level should be a fair amount higher. What am I / are we missing? Sorry to be dense!
What you are missing is, e.g., this link: https://zwiftinsider.com/level-100/
All explained in detail there.
Thank you for the article, but according to the New XP Levels noted in that article, I should be at Level 85 (not 66) — and the OP above should be at 65 (not 40)
Read up on “Accelerated Leveling” on the link above. Zwift is using it to transition you from your old level to your new one.
Im on level 41 (with 311,000XP) im checking the list and it says Lvl 71 – 304,000XP
why am i still on level 41 if the list says lvl 71 with my XP?
Because Zwift redid how levels work back in December. Read this for details: https://zwiftinsider.com/level-100/
How do I calculate my personal leveling chart? Currently, I am level 73 with 758353 xp.
Level 64 has a typo in it – should be 352,500, not 252,500.
Fixed, thanks!
How do I get my Tron bike back? I changed frames and it disappeared. Thanks.
Probably still there, near the bottom of the list. Called Zwift Concept Z1…
Not still there. Is there somewhere else it might be hiding? Thanks.
I had to get to 1,200,000 XP before I reached Level 100. It was frustrating that people on much lower XP were at a higher level. I don’t understand a design that knowingly allows that.
Is the XP chart currently accurate? I’m about to hit level 42 at 138,000 XP, not the 142,500 in the chart.
Yes, it’s accurate. But see this: https://zwiftinsider.com/level-changes-july-2024/
Fyi I can’t find info with zwift changing all the time – Just reached 99 no discount is 20,000 XP which means Level 100 is 33,000 xp. Level 99 is at 947,000