diff --git a/myriad/__init__.py b/myriad/__init__.py
index 6a261b6..ad5709e 100644
--- a/myriad/__init__.py
+++ b/myriad/__init__.py
@@ -20,11 +20,6 @@ def create_app(test_config=None):
 
     # ensure the instance folder exists
     os.makedirs(app.instance_path, exist_ok=True)
-
-    # a simple page that says hello
-    @app.route('/hello')
-    def hello():
-        return 'Hello, World!'
     
     from . import db
     db.init_app(app)