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@|³|MA3K
Hi mate, long time no see..
I think the way you are currently doing it is unfortunately the best way, unless you can route around it somehow.
When I hit a section like that I tend to get up a bit more speed and put myself just over the dotted line so as to dissuade a biker going around and to ensure they oncoming traffic knows about me. This is a bit inconsiderate of the motorists coming towards me but I value my life a bit more than their opinions.
Getting the eye of the car directly behind you and signaling by way of pointing to where you are going ahead of the turn will usually get you a few seconds of grace and consideration as a vulnerable road user.
See you soon.