It is absurd to consider oneself "controlling the lane" in front of
approaching drivers who, for all you know, might just be 90 years old
and almost completely blind, 16 years old and sexting, fiddling with
the CD player or otherwise not looking at the road at all, etc.

A vigilant eye in the mirror and curb jumping ability at 25 mph - that
means a mountain bike.

If you can't control the lane, it is best to be able to clear it.