There’s a new must-have accessory on Zwift—and no, it’s not a wheelset or a frame upgrade. It’s a squirrel. Specifically, Scotty the Squirrel, Zwift’s mischievous little mascot who has officially moved into your jersey pocket as part of the platform’s new Streak Flair system.
If you’ve spotted riders with a tiny squirrel medal, keychain, or even a fully animated Scotty bouncing out of their pocket and thought, “Wait, is that Scotty in your pocket? I want one!”—this post is for you. Here’s how Scotty works, how to unlock him, and how he can help keep your motivation rolling week after week.
Who...or what exactly is Scotty?
Scotty the Squirrel has been part of Zwift’s visual world for a while, popping up as a playful character around the game—from animated critter to quirky statues in places like Glasgow. Now, Scotty has taken on a new role: your personal streak companion.
Fun fact: Scotty’s named after Scott Barger, one of Zwift’s co-founders, whose boundless energy inspired this furry legend.
I want a Scotty in my pocket!
Scotty’s not just here for cute cameo appearances. Scotty is now part of Zwift’s Streak Flair system, where your avatar’s jersey pocket becomes Scotty’s personal playground.
As your week streak grows, Scotty evolves from a simple symbol into a full-on animated sidekick who rides along with you, cheering on your consistency.
Streak levels? How does it work?
Streak Flair is Zwift’s way of celebrating one of the most important—and underrated—markers of progress: showing up, week after week. As you keep your streak alive, Scotty’s presence in your pocket levels up.
Here’s how your streak flair levels up:
Level 1
Hit a 4-week streak and you unlock a shiny Scotty medal in your jersey pocket. It’s a small but satisfying nod to your growing consistency, and it sticks around until you reach 12 weeks.
Level 2
At 12 consecutive weeks, that medal upgrades to a Scotty keychain peeking out from your pocket. It’s a playful little reminder that you’ve built a serious habit—and your furry sidekick is here for the long haul.
Level 3
Hit the big 24-week milestone and Scotty comes fully alive. You unlock an animated Scotty who bounces, waves, and rides along in your pocket for as long as you keep your streak going. It’s the ultimate visual high-five for half a year of consistency.
Miss a week, though, and Scotty’s visible flair quietly disappears until you rebuild your streak—but he’s always ready to come back once you’re consistent again.
I've ridden 24 weeks. Where's my Scotty!
You've been riding strong for over 24 weeks, but you don't see Scotty? Ahhh, don’t panic. You probably just forgot to unleash your Streak Flair! Here’s how to bring Scotty out to play:
- Open Zwift.
- Go to Settings → Audio & Video.
- Scroll to Streak Flair.
- Select “Fun” instead of “None.”
Voilà! Once you’ve done that, any Scotty flair you’ve earned—medal, keychain, or animated squirrel—will appear in your jersey pocket in-game!
Take your Zwift streak outside?
Here’s a major upgrade: Zwift now lets outdoor rides count toward your streak when recorded with a Garmin or Wahoo bike computer. That means you can keep your streak alive even when the sun is out and the open road is calling.
Before you head outside, make sure your outdoor rides sync:
• Head to Zwift’s 3rd Party Connections page.
• Disconnect, then reconnect your Garmin or Wahoo account.
• Any outdoor ride over 2 km (1.25 miles) recorded on those devices will count toward your Zwift streak.
You won’t get the same XP bonuses as indoor rides, but your streak—and Scotty—will stay intact. So go ahead, hit the road, feel the breeze, and watch your streak grow – because now Zwift’s cheering for you indoors and outdoors!
When life throws a wrench
Zwift also knows life doesn’t always cooperate with training plans. Travel, illness, family, work—sometimes the bike just isn’t an option. That’s where Streak Savers come in.
• Ride 12 consecutive weeks, and you earn one Streak Saver.
• You can hold up to two at a time.
• If you have a week with no qualifying rides, a Streak Saver is automatically used to keep your streak alive.
Think of it as insurance for your consistency: you’ve put in the work, so a rough week doesn’t have to erase your progress—or send Scotty back into hiding.
Why Scotty Matters More Than You Think
For many riders, especially women juggling busy lives, work, family, and everything in between, consistency is the real victory. Features like Streak Flair and Streak Savers acknowledge that reality and reward the kind of dedication that doesn’t always show up on a leaderboard.
So if you’ve been on the fence about chasing a streak, consider this your nudge. Turn on Streak Flair, sync your outdoor rides, protect yourself with Streak Savers, and let Scotty be your tiny, tail-flicking reminder that every week on the bike counts.
Keep pedaling. Your fitness grows, your streak builds, and Scotty will be right there in your pocket—cheering you on for every ride.