City Bloc news, tips and articles on how to improve your climbing and fitness for climbing
Thank you for taking the time to read this; I’m just a guy who climbs rocks, so this will be an honest heart Yorkshire page of thoughts, let’s jump in and see what happens. Starting My Climbing Journey So, the big question I wanted to answer is, what is climbing to me? My climbing journey…
Want to Climb Better? Gymnastics Strength Training is the Key If you’re a climber looking to improve your performance, we’ve got a session for you. On Sunday 9th June at 10am, we are holding a 2-hour Gymnastic Strength Training class. This unique two-hour session is tailored to climbers who want to enhance their strength and flexibility…
Opening the Night: Intermediate Climbers Take the Stage The Winter League final was as grand as ever, with scores from the qualifiers so close we knew separating the competitors would be a tough job. But, true to form, everyone brought their A-game. The intermediate male and female categories were up first, and it was brilliant…
intro to outdoor bouldering Join us for our first session at Brimham Rocks, 28th April 24 Outdoor Sessions Launch in Collaboration with Bloc Wellbeing Join us as we debut our new series of outdoor sessions, a collaborative initiative with Bloc Wellbeing, designed to blend adventure with wellness in the great outdoors. To book email: [email protected]…
In October, a fantastic group of international female coaches came together at City Bloc for a five-day course, diving deep into the Women in Sport High-Performance Pathway (WISH) programme. The course is designed to empower women in sports coaching to strive for excellence in a coaching specific environment within sport climbing. The ultimate aim is…
Welcome to the SmartBoard, now in its new home in the comp wall, right near the spiral staircase. This piece of kit is a game-changer, as the SmartBoard comes equipped with strength sensors, allowing you to assess and monitor your training efforts. Whether you’re just starting out or working the black circuit, SmartBoard exercises are…
Ever wondered what Ben looked like rocking a lush mane back in the day? Wonder no more, we’ve got a real treat for you with this old school gem, a delightful bouldering video straight from the early 00s Yorkshire climbing scene. Prepare for a proper climbing throwback as you watch Ben in his gritstone glory…
In November, Team Phat, the Parkour Athletes, descended upon City Bloc to film a collaboration with elite climber Max Milne. Chief setter Ben was entrusted with the task of creating a problem that would cater to the skill levels of both an elite climber and the fearless Team Phat, which would showcase the versatility of…
We had such a lovely time hosting the Summer League 2023 finals. The top scoring climbers from the Summer League rounds battled it out in four categories: intermediate male, female, open, and advanced male. Each category tackled three challenging blocs set by Ben and Zoe to determine the category winners. It was such a great night filled with…
A classic move famously recognised from one of the most famous sport routes in the world; La Rosa Et La Vampire in Boux (8B), France. The move is an extreme cross-through which is a staple technique in any climber’s toolbox. This line was first sent in 1985 and is the reason we know and love…