Originally Posted by joejack951
I'll admit to not being able to bunny hop at speed (I can do slow speed ones) but I've never found a use for it (aside from not having to brake to cross railroad tracks). Maybe I'll start practicing on my commute.
It does come in handy for nasty potholes and road kill or piles of sandy runoff. Sometimes you just can't swerve to avoid things and jumping them is the safer option. If you have clipless pedals it is really easy to master. It is also easier on the wheels than hitting a pothole straight on.