Zwift XP, Levels and Unlocks Explained

It’s getting cold outside, time to level up your cycling game indoors. If you ride on Zwift, you might be wondering how many rider levels are available, how you achieve them and what you unlock as you go.

There are currently 50 60 rider levels in Zwift, for a long time the cap was set at 25, then it was 50 and now you can go all the way to 60. Everyone starts at level 1, and you move up through the levels by gaining XP points in the game.

Finding Your Zwift Rider Level

To see your current level, check the rider console while in game. Below speed, distant, elevation and ride time is a bar which shows current level progress and below that to the left is your current Zwift rider level.

Every-time you level up, an in-game notice will pop up across the screen.

Seeing your Current Zwift XP Points

You’ll notice the XP progress bar doesn’t provide a numerical value for the number of XP points you have. To see your current XP, go into the game Menu and your current XP progress will appear there.

How Do I Get XP in Zwift?

For the most part, the bulk of your XP in Zwift will be earned by simply grinding through mile after mile (or kilometer) of riding. There are a few other ways to gain XP as well, though:

  • Every workout block completed will reward XP, how the actual XP calculation is performed is unknown
  • Points are awarded for some in-game power ups:
    • Large Bonus Power Up: +250 experience points
    • Small Bonus Power Up: +10 experience points
  • You get 10 XP points every time you complete a KOM or sprint segment
  • The spinner atop Alpe du Zwift will reward 250 XP if it lands on a prize you’ve already won
  • Route badges reward XP ranging from 60 XP to 820 XP

How Distance XP Points are Calculated in Zwift

The calculation for awarding XP points for distance in Zwift is a little wonky. Here’s why, Zwift awards 20 XP for every kilometer ridden or 30 XP for every mile ridden. The calculation depends on whether you chose imperial or metric in the Zwift settings. Those of use that know our math, know that 1 mile equates to 1.61 kilometers, so if points were awarded equally between imperial and metric it would be 20 XP per km and 32.2 XP per mile.

That’s right, if you’re riding in imperial (miles) you’re actually going to level up slower. There’s about a 7% difference, to be exact. That might not seem like a huge difference, but by the time you grind to level 50 it’s a difference of over 1000 miles of riding.

Zwift Level Unlocks and Miles/Kilometers Per Level

LevelRewardXPTotal Miles to ReachMiles to Reach Next LevelKilometers to ReachKilometers to Reach Next Level
1Zwift Kit0033050
2Basic Kit 1100033335050
3Black Helmet2000673310050
4Zwift Glasses #130001003315050
5Black Shoes40001333320050
6Gloves500016767250100
7Solid Socks7000233100350150
8Vintage Kit pack10000333100500150
9Camo Jersey pack13000433100650150
10Zwift Glasses #2 (Oakleys)16000533100800150
11Digital Camo Jersey pack19000633133950200
12Basic Kit 2230007671671150250
13Dot Socks280009331671400250
14Glove Pack Pattern3300011001671650250
15Level 15 jersey3800012672001900300
16Glasses Zwift #14400014672002200300
17Striped Socks5000016672002500300
18Classy Kits5600018672002800300
19Glasses Zwift #26200020672673100400
20Level 20 Jersey7000023332673500400
21Flouro Kits7800026003333900500
22Pattern Socks8800029332004400300
23Glove Pack Solid9400031332004700300
24Skater/Bowl Helmet10000033333335000500
25Level 25 Kit11000036673675500550
26Zwift Oversize Glasses12100040333006050450
27S-Works Shoes13000043333336500500
28Dots Socks14000046673337000500
29S-Works Helmet150000500066775001000
30Level 30 Kit17000056673338500500
31Retro 80s Sunglasses (Oakley Eyeshades)18000060003339000500
32Newsy (Paperboy) Cap19000063333339500500
33Fluoro Gloves + Limar Air Speed White Helmet2000006667667100001000
34Monochrome Kit220000733333311000500
35Mavic Shoes2300007667667115001000
36Calories To Burn (Food) Socks250000833333312500500
37Bell Javelin Helmet2600008667667130001000
38Vintage Gloves280000933333314000500
39Vintage Leather Shoes2900009667667145001000
40Level 40 Kit31000010333667155001000
41Zwift Rockstar Glasses3300001100033316500500
42La Z Claire Kit34000011333667170001000
43Retro 80s Helmet36000012000667180001000
44Alpine Slopes (Ski) Kits38000012667667190001000
45Giro Synthe Helmet40000013333667200001000
46Prism Kits42000014000667210001000
47Zwift Vintage Riding Goggles44000014667667220001000
48Bont Shoes46000015333667230001000
49Giro Vanquish Helmet48000016000667240001000
50Level 50 kit + Fire Socks50000016667667250001000
51Junk Food Kit Pack52000017333667260001000
52April Fools 80Õs Kit54000018000667270001000
53Fun Shaped Glasses56000018667667280001000
54April Fools 80s Paint Job58000019333667290001000
55Rear View Mirror Glasses600000200001000300001500
56Animal Print Pack630000210001000315001500
57Cute Socks660000220001000330001500
58April Fools 80s Socks690000230001000345001500
59Backwards Hat720000240001000360001500
60Level 60 Kit750000250000375000

Zwift Bike Frame & Wheelset Level Requirements

In addition to level unlocks, many wheelsets and bike frames in the Zwift Drop Shop have level requirements.

Zwift Bike Frame Level Requirements

MakeModelPriceLevel ReqAeroWeightType
AlliedAble721,0001523Gravel
BMCRoadmachine780,9002123Standard
BMCSLR01376,2001923Standard
BMCTeamMachine832,9002633Standard
BMCTimemachine01781,0002441TT
BridgestoneAnchor RS9s511,2001524Standard
CadexTri1,029,5004241TT
CannondaleCAAD12184,500222Standard
CannondaleEVO213,000924Standard
CannondaleSuperSix EVO816,5003634Standard
CannondaleSynapse298,2001223Standard
CannondaleSystem Six497,0002733Standard
CanyonAeroad 2021568,0001033Standard
CanyonAeroad (2)532,5002333Standard
CanyonGrail355,0002323Gravel
CanyonInflite234,3001022Gravel
CanyonLux461,5001011MTB
CanyonSpeedmax710,0002141TT
CanyonSpeedmax CF SLX Disc891,0002641TT
CanyonUltimate461,5001024Standard
CanyonUltimate CFR639,0001924Standard
CerveloAspero426,0001333Gravel
CerveloP5710,0001541TT
CerveloPX-Series1,065,0004541TT
CerveloR5461,5002424Standard
CerveloS3D468,6001332Standard
CerveloS5603,5002533Standard
CerveloS5 2020852,0002733Standard
Chapter2KOKO639,0001123Standard
Chapter2Rere355,0001633Standard
Chapter2Tere390,500624Standard
Chapter2Toa426,0001833Standard
ColnagoV3RS695,8001823Standard
CubeAerium248,5002841TT
CubeLitening177,5003223Standard
CubeLitening C:68X373,5003224Standard
DiamondbackAndean572,9003541TT
FactorOne426,000833Standard
FeltAR639,0003433Standard
FeltFR851,9002033Standard
FeltIA1,065,0003741TT
FeltIA 2.01,136,0003441TT
FocusIzalco Max426,000833Standard
GiantPropel Advanced SL Disc816,5002233Standard
GiantRevolt Advanced Pro298,2001423Gravel
GiantTCR Advanced SL305,300823Standard
GiantTCR Advanced BikeExchange-Jayco Team745,5001433Standard
LaufTrue Grit297,5001122Gravel
LivDevote Advanced Pro298,2001423Gravel
LivLangma Advanced SL745,5002223Standard
LivLangma SL Advanced Disc745,5002233Standard
MootsVamoots RCS852,0001522Standard
MosaicRT-1d852,0001522Standard
ParleeESX603,5001633Standard
ParleeRZ7511,2002833Standard
PinarelloBolide923,0002541TT
PinarelloBolide TT1,065,0004241TT
PinarelloDogma 65.1603,5002932Standard
PinarelloDogma F1,029,5003234Standard
PinarelloDogma F8 (2)0033Standard
PinarelloDogma F10710,0003933Standard
PinarelloDogma F12958,5002933Standard
Quintana RooV-PR638,6001641TT
RibbleEndurance390,500733Standard
RidleyHelium461,500323Standard
RidleyNoah Fast 2019426,000933Standard
ScottAddict RC852,0003334Standard
ScottFoil781,0001733Standard
ScottFoil 2023816,5002233Standard
ScottPlasma852,0001741TT
ScottPlasma RC Ultimate1,136,0003341TT
ScottSpark RC418,9001711MTB
ScottSpark RC World Cup745,4002111MTB
SpecializedAethos S-Works923,0003424Standard
SpecializedAllez127,800422Standard
SpecializedAllez Sprint127,8001433Standard
SpecializedAmira142,0003123Standard
SpecializedAmira S-Works355,0003124Standard
SpecializedCrux869,8001723Gravel
SpecializedDiverge532,5001222Gravel
SpecializedEpic S-Works675,900511MTB
SpecializedRoubaix461,500523Standard
SpecializedRoubaix S-Works745,500523Standard
SpecializedRuby461,500523Standard
SpecializedRuby S-Works745,500523Standard
SpecializedShiv710,0001041TT
SpecializedShiv Disc994,0001841TT
SpecializedShiv S-Works852,0001041TT
SpecializedTarmac (3)0024Standard
SpecializedTarmac Pro408,3001124Standard
SpecializedTarmac SL7674,500533Standard
SpecializedVenge461,5001833Standard
SpecializedVenge S-Works798,8003333Standard
TrekEmonda (4)0024Standard
TrekEmonda SL142,0002623Standard
TrekMadone887,5002033Standard
TrekSpeed Concept SLR 9958,5003241TT
TrekSuper Caliber532,5002011MTB
UraniumNuclear184,5001933Standard
Van RyselEDR CF326,6001223Standard
VentumNS1638,9001533Standard
VentumOne482,8003141TT
ZwiftAero319,500633Standard
ZwiftBuffalo Fahrrad9,5004011Standard
ZwiftCarbon (1)0023Standard
ZwiftConcept 1 (Tron) (5)0Standard
ZwiftGravel163,300022Gravel
ZwiftHandcycle (1)0041Handcycle
ZwiftMountain (1)0011MTB
ZwiftSafety3,550,0004422Standard
ZwiftSteel142,000712Standard
ZwiftTT (1)0041TT

Zwift Wheelset Level Requirements

MakeModelPriceLevel ReqAeroWeightType
BontragerAeolus5170,4002033Road
CADEX36257,4002634Road
CADEX42227,200833Road
CADEX65241,4002143Road
CADEXAR 3521,300031Gravel
CampagnoloBora Ultra 35248,5003324Road
CampagnoloBora Ultra 50262,7002733Road
DT SwissARC 1100 DiCut 62184,600643Road
DT SwissARC 1100 DiCut Disc1,579,8004241Road
ENVEG2317,800031Gravel
ENVESES 2.2191,7001724Road
ENVESES 3.4191,700434Road
ENVESES 6.7191,7002532Road
ENVESES 7.8205,9003942Road
ENVESES 8.9205,9003141Road
FFWDRYOT55113,7002333Road
GiantSLR 0191,8002234Road
HEDVanquish RC6 Pro227,200833Road
LightweightMeilenstein (1)0034Road
MavicComete Pro Carbon SL UST142,0002331Road
MavicCosmic CXR60c142,0001631Road
MavicCosmic Ultimate UST142,000931Road
NovatecR495,9002432Road
Reserve25 GR11,400031Gravel
RovalAlpinist CLX135,3003234Road
RovalCLX64170,400532Road
RovalRapide CLX195,3001433Road
RovalTerra CLX17,800031Gravel
ShimanoC4085,3001232Road
ShimanoC5088,7002831Road
ShimanoC6092,3001831Road
Zipp202149,2001134Road
Zipp353 NSW255,6001933Road
Zipp404149,2001532Road
Zipp454284,0002443Road
Zipp808177,6001341Road
Zipp808/Super91,075,7003541Road
Zipp858312,4003741Road
Zipp858/Super91,508,8004541Road
Zwift32mm Carbon0022Road
Zwift50mm Carbon120,700732Road
ZwiftBuffalo Fahrrad3,2004011Road
ZwiftClassic35,600211Road
ZwiftGravel (3)0031Gravel
ZwiftMountain (2)0011MTB
ZwiftSafety710,0004422Road

How to Earn Zwift XP Points as Fast as Possible

A few tips to rack up XP points as fast as possible:

  • Change your display from miles to kilometers
  • Ride with pace partners for XP multipliers
  • Groups rides are a great way to go faster via drafting and thus rack up more distance in the same amount of time you would normally ride
  • When completing a workout use the TT bike and an aero wheelset on the Volcano circuit, this will maximize distance during the workout. Stick to the workout and complete every interval with a start to maximize points.
  • For general solo rides; choose aero everything and stick to flat routes if you want to rack up points quickly.