# Using the Heads Up Display when Cycling > The Heads Up Display (HUD) shows your ride data and in-game info while you're cycling. For info on the HUD during workouts see... Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-when-cycling-rJepA4beS Last updated: 2026-06-12T19:59:04.193Z # Using the Heads Up Display when Cycling The Heads Up Display (HUD) shows your ride data and in-game info while you're cycling. For info on the HUD during workouts, see [Using the Heads Up Display when Working Out](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-when-working-out-HkdGPmSJGl). When riding, the HUD includes the following: 1. [Menu](#MENU) 2. [Leaderboards/Ride Stats and Splits](#Leaderboards_Mile_Splits) 3. [Left Display](#Left_Display) 4. [PowerUps](#PowerUpsTarget) 5. [Center Display](#Center_Display) 6. [MiniMap](#MiniMap) 7. [Zwifters Nearby](#Zwifters_Nearby) 8. [Action Bar](#HUD_Action_Bar) 9. [WPK/RPM Graph](#WPK/RPM_Graph) ![Heads Up Display](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - HUD Numbers 1.93.png "Heads Up Display") ## Menu Access your profile, Garage, settings, and current activity summary from the Menu. ## Leaderboards/Ride Stats and Splits Use the Action Bar to switch between: * Leaderboards for active segments * Ride Stats and Split data * Nothing Shows your effort for your current sport—for example, relative to your FTP when cycling. You can select which customizable metrics appear from the in-game settings. ## Left Display Shows your current effort and data reported by your connected devices. You can select which customizable metrics appear from the in-game settings. ![Left Display](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/HUD Left Display Numbers.png "Left Display")   # Description 1 - 4 Customizable metrics include: * Cadence (RPM) * Average Power (AVG) * Heart Rate (BPM) * Energy Burned (CAL) * Power to Weight (W/KG) * Kilojoules (KJ) * Stress Points (SP) * Core Temperature (DEG) * Heat Strain Index (HSI) * Weighted Power (WP) * Power Balance (L/R) * Average W/KG * Average Speed * Split Average Power * Split Average Heart Rate * Split Average Cadence 5 Power output in watts. * **Zone 1 (Recovery, Grey):** below 60% * **Zone 2 (Endurance, Blue):** 60-75% * **Zone 3 (Tempo, Green):** 76-89% * **Zone 4 (Threshold, Yellow):** 90-104% * **Zone 5 (VO2 Max, Orange):**105-118% * **Zone 6 (Anaerobic, Red):** 118% 6 Alerts: * Connection issues (device disconnects). * System alerts (ANT+, Bluetooth, or internet connection issues). Alerts appear at the top of the display and disappear when resolved or after 60 seconds. 7 Gear shown if virtual shifting is enabled. ## PowerUps PowerUps provide temporary bonuses to performance or experience points. If you don't already have a PowerUp, you’ll receive one when passing through an arch. ### Center Display Shows route and ride progress information. ![Center Display](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/HUD Center Display Numbers.png "Center Display")    # Icon Description 1 Rider Level & Progress Bar Your current level and progress toward the next level (XP) 2 Speed Your current speed in Zwift. 3 Distance Total distance for the ride. 4 Elevation Total elevation for the ride. 5 Moving Time Time spent actively riding (pauses when stopped) 6 Drops Currency earned during your ride. 7 Experience Points (XP) Points earned toward leveling up. 8 Route Progress Current route and completion progress. 9 Dynamic Elevation Display Terrain for your current position and what’s ahead. 10 Segment Time Active segment timing and estimated results. ## MiniMap Shows your position on the route. Features: * Select the mini-map to zoom. * Route name. * Gradient (%). * Distance/Time/Laps remining (varies by event type). Course profile (bottom of mini-map) includes: * Lead-in distance (blue). * Progress (green). * Segment start markers. ## Zwifters Nearby Shows a list of nearby Zwifters by proximity. You'll see their W/kg, relative position (ahead/behind), and activity duration. Icons indicate: Icon Indicates ![Climb Portal](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Climb Portal.png "Climb Portal") Climb portal. ![Event Category](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Event Category.png "Event Category") Event category. ![Workout](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Workout Icon.png "Workout") Workout. ![Steering Enabled](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Steering Enabled.png "Steering Enabled") Steering enabled. ![HoloReplay](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Holoreplay.png "HoloReplay") HoloReplay. ![Awareded Jersey](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Awarded Jersey.png "Awareded Jersey") Jersey awarded (segment leader). ![Following](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Following Zwifter.png "Following") Followed Zwifter. ![ZC Connected](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Using ZC.png "ZC Connected") Zwift Companion app connected. ![PRO Cyclist](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Pro Ride Badge.png "PRO Cyclist") Pro cyclist. ![Pro Runner](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Pro Run Badge.png "Pro Runner") Pro runner. ![Ride Leader](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Ride Leader.png "Ride Leader") Ride leader. ![Ride Sweeper](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Ride Sweeper.png "Ride Sweeper") Ride sweeper. ![RoboPacer](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby RoboPacer.png "RoboPacer") RoboPacer. ![Zwift Verified](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Verified.png "Zwift Verified") Verified profile. ![Watopian](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Watopian.png "Watopian") Watopian. ![Verified Power Device](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters Nearby Power.png "Verified Power Device") Verified power device. ![Icon showing orange stripe indicating Zwifter is level 100 or higher](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Zwifters%20Nearby%20100%20Plus_72x72.png "Level 100+") Level 100 or higher. ## Action Bar Access additional controls during your ride. How to open: * Press the Up arrow (Mac/PC). * Swipe up (Android/iOS). * Swipe up on the Apple TV remote. * Use the Zwift Companion (ZC) app. Icon Description ![Trash](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Trash.png "Trash") Discard a PowerUp. ![Change View Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Change View.png "Change View") Change camera view. ![U-Turn Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/U-Turn.png "U-Turn") Make a u-turn. ![Message Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Message.png "Message") Send a message. ![Screenshot Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Screenshot.png "Screenshot") Take a screenshot. ![Video Capture Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Video Capture.png "Capture a Video") Record a video. ![Teleport Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Teleport.png "Teleport") Teleport to a Zwifter or RoboPacer. ![Coffee Stop Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Coffee Stop.png "Coffee Stop") Start a Coffee Stop. ![Graphs Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle Data Graphs.png "Graphs") Toggle graph display. ![HUD Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle HUD.png "Toggle HUD") Show or hide HUD (if available). ![Emotes Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Emotes.png "Emotes") Use emotes. ![New Split](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/New Split.png "New Split") Start a split. ![Toggle Side Display](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle Side Display.png "Toggle Side Display") Toggle Leaderboards / Ride Stats and Splits. ## WPK/RPM Graph Shows your effort for your current sport—for example, relative to your FTP when cycling. ## Related Articles * [In-Game Settings for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/in-game-settings-for-cycling-Hy_tSDDnt) * [Leaderboards](https://support.zwift.com/leaderboards-S11PywdNB) * [Segments, Jerseys, and Time Limits](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/segments-jerseys-and-time-limits-BkGig0kZS7) * [Splits](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/splits-HkFgZWrzgl) * [In-game Settings](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/in-game-settings-Hy_tSDDnt) * [Virtual Shifting FAQ.](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/virtual-shifting-faq-r16UiRFlT) * [PowerUps in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/powerups-in-zwift-r12N3I_EB) * [Tracking Your Rider Score and XP](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/tracking-your-rider-score-and-xp-SJYHuPI_i) * [The Drop Shop](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/the-drop-shop-SJ0kODv3F) * [Segments, Jerseys, and Time Limits](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/segments-jerseys-and-time-limits-BkGig0kZS7) * [Events FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/events-faq-ByRzEJ6GS) * [Climb Portal](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/climb-portal-rk0Y6pd_3) * [HoloReplay](https://support.zwift.com/holoreplay-SJUi7Xqzi) * [Cycling RoboPacers](https://support.zwift.com/cycling-robopacers-SJ8YOts2F) * [Screenshots in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/screenshots-in-zwift-HJylsU_4H) * [Teleporting in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/teleporting-in-zwift-ByCwOYCUn) * [Coffee Stop FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/coffee-stop-faq-r1ZGCBOV2) Ride On. \-The Team at Zwift