On Wednesday, June 11, 2008 the Wheels Through Time Museum hosted nine of the motorcycle industry’s top international travel writers during their visit to the eastern United States.   The group, comprised of nine award winning writers, made the museum a destination as part of their 11 day trip in search of the top motorcycle destinations in the Eastern U.S. 

The group was led by Bill Kniegge, a motorcycle industry veteran and owner of Blue Strada Tours of Charlotte, North Carolina.  Kniegge discovered Wheels Through Time and Maggie Valley in mid-2002 upon hearing of the museum’s relocation from a small town in Southern Illinois.  Since his first visit, the motorcycle tour operator and American history enthusiast has returned to the museum several times, each visit bringing a new group of friends.  Wednesday’s trip would be no different, as he rode into Maggie Valley with several of the top international motorcycle industry travel writers. 

Comprised of nine writers, each dedicated to sharing with their readers the world’s best motorcycle adventures, the group boasted residents from Croatia, Hungary, Poland, England, Germany and the United States. 

“Outstanding!” said Daniel Riesen, who made his way to Wheels Through Time after a 5000 mile journey from Budapest, Hungary. “This has been a highlight of our trip to the U.S..  It will be a great feature for our readers.”

Daniele Pugek, of Croatia was equally impressed.  Pugek writes for international publications such as Europes Motorevia and Motorrad, a top industry publication that circulates in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Poland, among other European countries.  “This is going to be one of our best stories yet.  To culminate our trip with a stop at Wheels Through Time is incredible,” he said with a smile.  “Everyone has been fantastic, from the staff’s hospitality to the overall passion that overcomes you when you enter the building.” 

“Having the opportunity to host such a great group of people from all over the world is an extreme honor,” said Dale Walksler, curator and founder of the museum.  “I can’t thank Bill enough for organizing the tour and I am extremely grateful to each of our new friends for taking part.”

For more information on Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley, NC visit the museum’s website, located at www.WheelsThroughTime.com or call (828) 926-6266.