diff --git a/pylons_app/config/routing.py b/pylons_app/config/routing.py
--- a/pylons_app/config/routing.py
+++ b/pylons_app/config/routing.py
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ may take precedent over the more generic
 refer to the routes manual at http://routes.groovie.org/docs/
 """
 from routes import Mapper
-from pylons_app.lib.utils import check_repo as cr
+from pylons_app.lib.utils import check_repo_fast as cr
 
 def make_map(config):
     """Create, configure and return the routes Mapper"""