Joe Biden falls off bike during anniversary ride

US President Joe Biden has taken a nasty tumble while greeting well-wishers during a bike ride with his wife.

US President Joe Biden fell off his bike during a ride with his wife, first lady Dr Jill Biden.

The 79-year-old US President took a tumble after greeting reporters near his Delaware beach home, where he and his wife are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary, with a wave and a cheery “Good morning!”.

US President Joe Biden was left shaken after falling from his bike. Picture: AFP

Mr Biden, who was flanked by Secret Service agents, was travelling at some speed toward a turn, before he braked to speak to a crowd wishing him “Happy Father’s Day” and tipped over.

The 79-year-old took a nasty tumble as he greeted well-wishers. Picture: AFP

The US President had trouble releasing his bike shoes from the toe cages on the pedals. Picture: AFP

The US President fell after he stopped and was unable to release his bike shoes from the toe cages on the pedals.

Spectators gasped when he ended up on the ground for roughly 10 seconds, before being helped up by Secret Service Agents.

US President Joe Biden made “jump-rope” motions to indicate he was okay outside St Edmond’s Catholic Church. Picture: AFP

Asked if he was OK, Mr Biden responded: “I’m good.” Asked what caused the fall, Biden said the “toe cages” on his bike got caught.

Moments later, Mr Biden was on his feet greeting the crowd - even bringing one woman out to meet first dog Commander, who was being walked nearby.

Later in the day, Mr Biden hopped out of a church service to prove he wasn’t injured.

Reporters outside St Edmond’s Catholic Church yelled questions at him, asking how he was doing.

Mr Biden didn’t yell back, instead taking three hops forward and making jump-rope motions with his hands, before waving to a crowd that had gathered outside and getting in his black SUV.

Originally published as Joe Biden falls off bike during anniversary ride