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I would plan either two shorter stops (say 30 mins) a good stop in the middle.
When riding in the cold the number one thing is wearing the right clothing: serious gloves, a wind/waterproof jacket, long sleeve jerseys and base layer, scarf (silk is good), wollen hat under helmet (merino), bibs under long winter tights, 2 pairs of socks, or special winter think socks, and definitely waterproof overshoes. If you are tucked in and comfy, you'll be fine no matter what the weather throws at you.
Keep drinking as much as you can - very easy to forget in low temps.
Soreen and bananas.
Maybe take a thermal bottle and fill it with tea - refill when you stop.
Take 2 tubes, leavers, multi tool and cable ties. That'll be fine.
Good lights, not little knogs.
Do some long rides to prepare for it, then ride tempo, around 22/23 is reasonable on your own and will get you there in time.