diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index d52523c8..5100d79b 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ matrix:
     - go: "1.12"
       env: GO111MODULE=on
     - go: tip
+      env:
+      - GOPROXY=direct
 
 # accomodate forks
 before_install: