diff --git a/test/ev/test_ev_loop.cpp b/test/ev/test_ev_loop.cpp
index cf7d170ab..b7cd4fa30 100644
--- a/test/ev/test_ev_loop.cpp
+++ b/test/ev/test_ev_loop.cpp
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ struct EventLoopTest : public ::testing::Test
   void
   SetUp()
   {
-    loop = llarp_make_ev_loop();
-    _logic.start();
+    loop = llarp_make_ev_loop();;
     _logic.call_later({10000, this, &OnTimeout});
   }