when I ran a lot, I didn't like running on the sidewalk either, but I really do think it has to do with the general quality of sidewalks. I used to run on a brand new sidewalk next to a new roadway, and it was fine, I wasn't tempted to run on the road at all.

I don't see why any jogger wouldn't get up on the sidewalk to let a cyclist pass, though, I think that's just common courtesy