If you need to take the lane - take it! Sometimes you need to be aggressive to be safe (OF COURSE USE YOUR COMMON SENSE) Most of the time, most cars will recognize what you are doing and give you the room you deserve. It is those yahoos that squeeze you and yell at you that are the minority, but they are a very forceful and vocal minority! I don't always follow my own advice and have been known to get angry with drivers and do stupid things like chase them down! BUT, don't do this. It usually doesn't get you anywhere and could be very dangerous. Just be polite, wave and smile and say "have a nice day". Your attitude when you finish your ride will be better and hopefully, they will get the message that courtesy counts.

Is this wishful thinking? I hope not!