Black Dome is proud to partner with The Sport Factory as well as manufacturers like Inov8 Footwear, Patagonia clothing, Native Sunglasses and Princeton Tec lighting systems, to present the 2008 Black Dome / Sport Factory elite AR squad.
Comprised of some of the south’s top adventure athletes, Team Black Dome / Sport Factory will enter a strong team at the regional races, but hopes to cap the 2008 season with a powerful showing at the USARA National Championships, held in Blue Ridge, GA.
Meet the team:
Jay Curwen - Former navigator for Team Litespeed, Jay comes from a professional triathlon background and has competed for the United States at several world championships. Jay was the navigator for Team Litespeed during their 2002 USARA National Championship win. Jay's blog
Chris Brown - One of the best navigators in the sport, Chris has raced with Team CheckpointZero and Racemetrics…always at or near the top of the podium. Chris began his carreer as an elite level mountain biker.
Michelle Hobson - Michelle comes to Black Dome as a hired gun…she regularly races for CheckpointZero…but, when allowed out for fun, she hooks up with her old teammate, Chris Brown. Michelle is one of the strongest women in the south and is obviously a sought after addition to any team.
Dwight Shuler - A stellar athlete, Dwight brings enthusiasm, strength and raw determination to Team Black Dome…Dwight saw 2007 as one of his best seasons yet with strong showings at Xterra events, trail & road races and adventure races alike…
Erinna Hegarty - “Rinna” comes from an endurance mountain biking background and has won multiple 24 hour titles…She has also competed at an extremely high level in the AR world with Team Bear North. Most recently, Rinna scored a top 5 podium spot at the 40 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge.
Monica Curwen - With elite level skills and a background in competitive cycling, running, triathlon and adventure racing. Monica is a welcome addition to any team. She was a staple of the team prior to 2008. And as Jay & her new baby (Gibson) becomes less dependent…she will step back into a lead roll…
Paul Humphries and Kylie Krauss - Paul, a kiwi, by way of Atlanta, brings true international experience and brute strength to the squad…While Kylie has been honing her skills as one of the top collegiate mountain bikers in the US…She was the 2007 Division II National Cross-Country champ while racing for Warren Wilson College.
