Thank you Matthew! This is such great advice. I have planned the route as you described above and am really looking forward to my journey in September 🙂

As far as planning for weather on this route, I’m planning to bring a warm winter jacket, gloves, cap, and booties to go over my shoes.

I had a few more questions if you don’t mind:

1) How necessary are fenders? Usually I ride with fenders in the winter in Oregon, but traveling with my bike makes it a bit more difficult to bring the fenders and wondering how essential they will be. Should I expect to get rained on frequently?
2) Any advice on routes from Voss to Bergen? I was thinking about doing the last section of your “Oslo to Bergen Option 1” route (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42429436?privacy_code=AQr7GqkAmhpO32pF). The other option would be to continue on National Cycling Route 6 but it seems less ideal given the need to take the train bypass through the tunnels.
3) Any advice for which grocery stores to shop at that are budget friendly and have good snacks for cycling? I also would love to know any hints you have for dense calories to buy for active cyclists in Norway.

Thanks!