I honestly don't feel like pulling any punches on this topic....

I think the OP started this whole topic hostilely by titling it "Hogging the Road" in the first place.....

I think that she probably instantly alienated the rider by suggesting that the road was unsafe to ride on in the first place - I personally would find it condescending to me if someone suggested I ride someplace "nicer" when I'm doing hill repeats.....

What really worked me up though was that the OP then tried to justify her desire for the rider to move out of her way by saying it would be more safe - which I'm calling complete BS on. If you truly cared about the safety of the cyclist you would just let her be rather than expecting her to move to allow you to get around. Do you really think its that easy to just pull over or stop on a 15% down grade - no so much.... just trying to dismount your bike while pitched forward like that can cause a person to slide and fall (especially on slippery cleats).

Debate whether she should be on your private road all you want to, but don't even try to pass off your not wanting to wait behind her as somehow caring about her safety. If you actually cared, you wouldn't have minded waiting in the first place and you wouldn't have started this thread...

Jobob - *never* feel guilt about doing what you need to, to be safe. One way or the other one of you (you or the driver) is ultimately "selfish" - but I think it is waaaaaaaaaaay more justifiable for you to be selfish with your health and welfare than it is for the motorist to be selfish with a few seconds of his/her time.