diff --git a/lib/restrict-route.js b/lib/restrict-route.js
index 5f6b5d4..e5222b2 100644
--- a/lib/restrict-route.js
+++ b/lib/restrict-route.js
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ module.exports = function restrictRoute({route, getUser}) {
                     return;
                 }
 
-                res.sendStatus(401);
+                res.sendStatus(401, `Failed to get user info: "${error.message}"`);
                 return;
             }