Cell phone to her ear, index finger resting lightly atop the the steering wheel -- she was prepared for nearly anything -- except an emergency.

Yeah, this photo was taken before the recent "hands free" vehicle code rules took effect in California. But then, this thoroughly modern gal is pretty much driving hands-free (and brain-free) anyway.

Ben Spies looking good on the Suzuki MotoGP GSRV800.

Independence Day Ride - CBR954RR on Highway 4

Dwight's Honda CBR954RR seems eager to get back on the road -- it's as if the red and black beast is saying: "Come on, let's get going!"

In case you didn't notice from the photo, Highway 4 is in great condition over Ebbets Pass.

Riding up Highway 88 you reach the Carson Spur just before Kirkwood. In the winter this is an avalanche area, during the summer it's a fun section of turns.

SanDisk Extreme Ducati Edition 8GB Compact flash card with 45MB/sec sequential read/write speeds.

SanDisk Extreme IV 8GB compact flash card.