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The extra weight makes quite a difference on the hills. But it's fine (just slower) if you've got low gears.
I've been on a 2 week tour with a mate whose just an ocasional cyclist (he rides 5 miles to work, sometimes goes for a potter around town etc). He was champ and got on with it. It was a bit hard at times, like asking him to follow my wheel (which can sound a bit shitty unless you're used to riding with people stronger than you).
I had to remind him to keep drinking, and to choose the right kinds of foods and eat often... all the kinds of things that people who regularly ride more miles develop as habits.
Basically he'll be having some pain and discomfort whilst you're still fine. Not a problem as such... just something to be sensitive to.