if you still have any gravelk stuck in your skin you can use a dry sponge or old pantyhose to rub it out it hurts like hell but it is better than an infection also good call on the helmet a couple months ago I just about killed my self and three j walking drunks now I own two battle hats ( just sounds cooler than helmets ) on full face dh style and a bell ghisallo for the warmer / 110degree summers