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This is a Claris Media site.

This project involved a comprehensive rework and modernization of the long-standing Fernie Fix magazine website. With a rich history and a massive library containing thousands of content nodes, the site originally debuted on Drupal 6 and was previously upgraded to Drupal 7.

To bring the platform into the modern digital landscape, the site underwent a massive architecture overhaul:

• Drupal 10 & 11 Upgrades: The completely rebuilt Drupal 10 version was successfully launched on October 30, 2024, and has since been updated to Drupal 11 to leverage the latest CMS capabilities.
• Mobile-First Design: The frontend theme was fully overhauled from the ground up to drastically improve mobile friendliness and responsive usability.
• UX & SEO Optimization: Content design and site functionality were restructured using modern Drupal capabilities, resulting in a cleaner user experience and optimized search engine visibility.
• Scalable Architecture: Designed with longevity in mind, the new site features a robust framework built to seamlessly accommodate future growth.

Status: Offline / Historic Archive

I did this site for The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC).

"Explore Metro Vancouver on four great bike routes. The MEC Great Rides are here to prove two things once and for all, riding a bike is fun, and the Vancouver region is the best place for biking in the world!"
- this is their tag line

This project was a very successful one. Cyclists registered on the site. They formed teams and logged the kilometers that they rode on their way to and from work.

This application integrated with a custom built calculator application (built by Passion for Action) that tracked the distances of the individual riders and teams. The site gives participating riders an indication of what kind of positive environmental impact they are having by using the bikes instead of their cars.