diff --git a/pep-0101.txt b/pep-0101.txt
index b5cffd0e1..04685dec4 100644
--- a/pep-0101.txt
+++ b/pep-0101.txt
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ How to Make A Release
 
       Go to http://buildbot.python.org/all/waterfall
 
-      (the trailing slash is required).  Look at the buildbots for the release
+      Look at the buildbots for the release
       you're making.  Ignore any that are offline (or inform the community so
       they can be restarted).  If what remains are (mostly) green buildbots,
       you're good to go.  If you have non-offline red buildbots, you may want