diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 89dfbeb..31c467a 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -13,8 +13,7 @@ install:
 before_script:
     - pip3 install -r ./tests/requirements_dev.txt
     - pip3 install anybadge
-    - git fetch
-    - git checkout master
+    - ./tests/ci_git_prep.sh
     - black hyperglass
     - python3 ./manage.py pylint-badge --integer-only True
     - ./tests/ci_git.sh