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chalk, psych, community A Recap of City Bloc’s Bloc Party 2025 Each year, Bloc Party somehow gets bigger and better, and 2025 was no exception. The air was thick with chalk dust and buzzing with energy as we brought together climbers of all levels for a day of challenging routes and community spirit. From athletes…
competition and community City Bloc’s Summer League 2025 Final Close battles, decider blocs, no-tex challenge, and non stop crushing – the Summer League Final on Friday September 5th was intense from start to finish. Ben & Alfie set problems that pushed everyone hard, and the competitors showed up ready to send. Here are the results…
As the sun (finally) shows up over Leeds and the crash pads start drying out, it can only mean one thing – City Bloc’s Summer League is back. After the electric atmosphere of the Winter League Final, we’re riding that high straight into another season of chalky palms, friendly rivalries, and good vibes at the…
As summer approaches, more than just warm weather arrives at the crag – the air fills with birdsong. While we’re busy fighting our way up problems, it’s easy to forget the feathered creatures around us. But with a little patience, we might catch a glimpse of these magical beings in action. The UK is home…
competition and community City Bloc’s Winter League 2024/25 Final: What a Night Flashes, toe hooks, tie breaks, big energy and bigger effort – the Winter League Final on April 4th absolutely delivered. The blocs, set by Ben, Eugenie & James, brought the challenge and the climbers Brought the psych. Here’s how it all went down……
For many climbers, winter can be a challenging time to summon the motivation to train. However, for others, it offers the perfect opportunity to dive into outdoor climbing adventures and reassess our training strategies to maximize gains. In this blog, we’re joined by CityBloc resident and climbing personal trainer at Begin Again Training, Alfie Wyman….
Climbing is not just about strength and technique drills. It’s about mastering the subtleties of energy, control, and rhythm. Whether you’re tackling steep overhangs or delicate slabs, three core elements can often make or break your performance: breathwork, body tension, and rhythm. These frequently overlooked techniques provide the foundation for stability, power, and fluidity on…
full weekend comp Bloc Party Gets Bigger and Better Each year, Bloc Party somehow gets bigger and better, and 2024 was no exception. We decided to crank things up a notch by turning this year’s event into a two-day competition. Inspired by the World Cup format, Saturday saw climbers battling it out in the qualifiers,…
Autumn is a season that arrives with quiet insistence, softening the edges of the world. The leaves dissipate in a radiant display, the air chills as the rain encourages its prevalence, and the long days of summer slip into memory. Autumn is a season of transformation; a time to reflect on what we hold onto,…
City Bloc Leeds is psyched to host the Vibram Repair Tour, where Vibram’s mobile workshop and expert cobblers will offer FREE CLIMBING SHOE RESOLING. We’re also excited to announce the arrival of our in centre Vibram Resoling Station, making shoe repair accessible year-round for our climbing community. Event Highlights • Dates: Monday 25th to Wednesday…