- "I ride, therefore I think"
The Existential
BIKER
Writer, Speaker and UK Land Speed Record Holder
What's the Existential Biker all about?
It’s about paying attention to the life you’re actually living — not the one you were told would make you happy.
For a long time, I followed the expected path: achievement, security, consumption. It looked fine from the outside, but inside there was a quiet sense of hollowness — the feeling that something essential was being missed.
What changed wasn’t a single moment, but a gradual return to myself. To risk, yes — but also to honesty, stillness, and reflection. To listening more carefully to what felt true.
This space is for people who sense there’s more to life than optimisation and noise. For those willing to look inward, live deliberately, and make meaning from direct experience.
The STOIC RIDER
by Louisa Swaden
A true story about courage, change, and choosing your line in life.
Blending philosophy with the unpredictable business of being alive, The Stoic Rider explores how we find direction — through salt flats and breakdowns, quiet kitchen tables and unexpected turning points.
You don’t need to ride a motorcycle to recognise the journey. It’s about deciding who you want to be, carrying on when the road is rough, and occasionally laughing at how absurd it all is.
I wrote this for anyone who’s ever stood at the edge of a decision thinking, There must be another way to live.
Not louder. Not faster. Just wiser.
Time is Precious.
Signed Editions
Signed EditionsIf you’d like something personal, you can order a signed copy directly from me.
Choose your edition:
Choose your edition:Each signed copy includes the inscription “Time is Precious.” unless requested otherwise. You can personalise your copy directly at checkout, within the Shipping Information section.
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Prefer to order online?Unsigned copies are available from major bookstores such as Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble.
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Audiobook Coming Soon
Audiobook Coming SoonRecorded in California, narrated by me.
Final edits are underway — thank you for your patience!
A Note from Louisa
A Note from LouisaThis isn’t a book about motorcycles.
It’s a book about being human: facing fear, changing direction, beginning again, and occasionally laughing at how absurd we all are — in the best possible way.
Whichever version you choose, I hope it keeps you good company.
Time is Precious.
❓ Frequently Asked
Will my copy be personalised?
Only if you choose it. You can request your name, or a clean signature and an alternative dedication message at Checkout under ‘Shipping Information’.
How long is delivery?
UK orders usually arrive within 5–7 days. Worldwide timing varies by country.
Can I add a short message?
Yes — up to 10 words. Just complete the information at checkout under ‘Shipping Information’.
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