Summer League Final 2026
Friday 4 September was the day all the graft culminated in a live final. 37 finalists across eight categories, four hours of action and a Female 45+ shootout that went to six climbs. Here’s how every category finished.
Winter League Final 2026
Our biggest league final yet – eight categories, including the debut of our new 45+ Men and 45+ Women categories. A few of the heats came right down to the last bloc and few of you came up from the last qualifying spot to take the win. Whatever happened on your night, thanks for being…
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 eyeing the cash prizes to newcomers just there for the fun,…
Summer League 25 Final
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…
Winter League 24-25 Final
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……
From Cold Holds to Strong Gains: Winter Training Tips from Climbing Personal Trainer Alfie Wyman
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….
Breath Work, Body Tension, and Rhythm: 3 Subtle Techniques to Elevate Your Bouldering
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…
Bloc Party 2024 Write Up
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,…
Falling Like the Leaves of Autumn: Climbing Through a Season of Change
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,…
Vibram Repair Tour at City Bloc Leeds – Free Climbing Shoe Resoling
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…
