Originally Posted by balto charlie

Old Frederick road is fine but no shoulder. Can have a lot of cars during rush hour but is fine for Saturday Sunday. If you must ride during rush hour I would take Frederick rd. It will have faster cars and more of them but has a big shoulder. It is also hillier than Old Frederick rd. You have ride on Rt. 40 for a short bit to access Frederick rd from Ellicott city. It is a short sprint, not too bad.