There's a difference between being safe and being unnecessarily inconsiderate. Take the lane when you feel it's necessary due to the dangerous situation and when you don't, don't. I shouldn't have to cross the double yellow at all to pass two bicyclists on my motorcycle, after patiently following for several minutes waiting for them to show some small sort of consideration for the other traffic also on the road. These guys want to shake their fist at me about their 'rights' as bicyclists. I have the right to shout horrible things about your character, how bout we both be considerate, you can not hog the road unnecessarily and I won't tell you what a self-centered prick you are who is offended that I go about my life in his world.