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…
For many of us, the climbing gym provides a space in which we can lose ourselves for the evening, stepping away from the stresses of daily life, and immersing ourselves into an activity which stimulates us both physically and mentally. Within these chalky colourful walls, we find a sense of harmony, community, and opportunities for…
What is “Building Blocs”? Building Blocs is a session designed to help you consistently improve and develop as a climber. It’s free for unlimited monthly and annual passholders but also available at a drop-in price for those without a pass.It’s simple: want to get better? Come to Building Blocs. The Struggle with Progression One of…
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…
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…
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…