The Parallel Bunny otherwise know as the sideways hop, is to anyone that has riden to work on the street of London a core biking skill, to get you up curbs and avoid over zealous motorists. In essence though this is a pretty straightforward adaptation once you have mastered the basic Bunnyhop skill. It is essentail for sidestepping roots and often to lift you out of ruts whilst out on the trails, as well as a key ingredient to the freeride park and hopping off shore.

Steps:

1.Don't practice initially on a curb. That could hurt more than you think. Start with a twig or a painted line.
2. Ride parallel to the line.
3. Ride crouched down bobbing with the suspension of the bike. You are building momentum now. Angle the toes of your rear foot slightly toward the ground and keep your knees bent.
4. Lean your upper body slightly over the handlebars and keep your weight centered.
5. Roll up to the object point at jogging speed, keeping your cranks horizontal.
6. Concentrate on the correct footwork for the jump: Push your feet down, back, then up in one dynamic motion.
7. Crouch down on the bike just before the jump.
8. Use the footwork and the compression of your tires to explode upward.
9. Go slightly with the front tire first.
10. Lift the front tire up and throw your weight 45 degrees to the front and side.
11. Pull the rear of the bike along (initially, your body is almost over to the side, then you pull the bike under you).