Originally Posted by BlazingPedals

Here's another tip: Always pedal on downhills, unless you're going so fast that riding the brakes seems more sensible. You don't have to pedal hard, just keep some power going to the wheels. The reason: a bent's terminal velocity is higher than an upright's, so by pedaling you're taking advantage of the bent's speed profile.

ps - this might not work on some bolt-upright bents or semi-bents that catch a lot of air, but it works for the majority.