Matt Koerber is Captain of Team Blackheart/Salomon. Matt has taken his team to numerous wins in Sprint and 24 hour Adventure races, and achieved a Second place in two of Australia’s biggest Adventure Races, the Geoquest in 2006 and XPD in 2008. This year, Matt raced at the "24 hours of Adrenalin" Solo Mountain bike world championships in Alberta Canada on a Singlespeed 29'er, achieving a respectable 4th place in category. Matt will return to competitive racing in 2010 when he attempts to go one better at the next instalment of the XPD, before once again competing at the 24 hours of Adrenalin in his hometown, Canberra.

Matt brings his enthusiasm for Adventure racing and the outdoors, along with his experience as a soldier in the Australian Army, to his role as Director and Course Designer, and promises fun, yet challenging courses.

Amanda Koerber has participated in Adventure Racing for a number of years, and has competed in two Ironman Triathlons. Amanda has coached triathletes & multisporters, is a qualified personal training instructor, and has a degree in International Business and Marketing.

Amanda brings the brains to the business and, on top of managing the day to day running of the business, will be in charge of the training arm of Blackheart Events.