Zdeno Chara has been racking up the kilometers on foot and by bike ever since he retired from the NHL. As reported by Gino Hard on X, citing information from the Slovak media outlet Sportovy Cas, the former defenseman was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia after colliding with a 56-year-old runner. Zdeno Chara was involved in a cycling accident in Slovakia last week after a 56-year-old runner stepped into his path. Slovak media reports that, ultimately, the runner changed direction right in front of Zdeno Chara, and he could not have done anything to avoid hitting him. What a comeback by Aryna Sabalenka Catch all the action LIVE on SN1 or stream on Sportsnet+ pic.twitter.com/eaai61ZIze — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 6, 2026– Talent in Quebec.