Joe Biden falls off his bike;
the white house says he is fine 0:33
(CNN) --
US President Joe Biden is "doing fine" after falling off his bike Saturday during a ride at a state park near his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, an official with the US Department of Justice said. White House.
No medical attention was needed, the official added in a statement issued to journalists traveling with the president.
“Like the president said, his foot got caught on the pedal while dismounting and he's fine.
He doesn't need medical attention.
The president looks forward to spending the rest of the day with his family,” the official said.
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Biden fell while finishing a bike ride with first lady Jill Biden.
The president turned away from the group as he rode his bike toward a crowd that had gathered nearby.
Biden stopped and her foot appeared to get caught in the pedal as she tried to dismount.
"My foot got caught" in the pedal, Biden told reporters riding with him later.
"I'm fine".
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US Secret Service agents quickly helped the president to his feet after his fall.
The crowd cheered as the president, who turns 80 in November, rose to his feet.
Biden then chatted with the crowd for several minutes and brought a bystander to meet his dog, named Commander.
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Asked by a child in the crowd what it was like to run the country, Biden joked, "Oh, it's just like any other job."
"Some parts are easy, some parts are hard," he added.
The Bidens will spend the long weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach, in part to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary.
