Many of the members of the Norwich Viking Motorcycle Club are the second generation to join, with some even the third.

But despite its impressive lineage, a mystery still remains over how the club was formed and who its founding fathers were.

Mr Armes during the 1984 Manx Grand Prix (Image: Supplied)

For the last 90 years, members have been organising events at Cadders Hill Motocross Circuit in Lyng - 14 miles from the city.

Its chairman, Phil Armes, whose father was also headed up the Vikings for 20 years, said: "I've been going to Lyng since I was born. It was where I learnt to ride a motorbike.

Phil Armes (left) pictured here with his father, Colin Armes in the brown shirt (Image: Supplied)

"The motorcycle world is very close. When someone gets hurt, we all feel it and when someone does well, we enjoy it."

The club's treasurer - who is also known as its custodian - Andrew Hay, was a national level expert trials rider, while his father, Jack Hay, began riding in motocross - also known as scrambles - with the Vikings shortly after the Second World War.

Andrew Hay pictured here riding in trials (Image: Supplied)

Mr Armes added: "Max, who manages our social media is the third generation of being involved with the Vikings. His grandfather, Jack, and his father, Tim, were both heavily involved with the club."

There are also legends among its members, including the "King of Lyng" Dennis Slaughter, who died at the age of 91.

Dennis Slaughter MBE pictured here (Image: Norwich Viking Motorcycle Club)

Mr Slaughter was awarded an MBE in recognition of his 64 years of loyal service to motocross.

When asked about how the club got its name, Mr Armes added this was one of the details no one part of the group yet knew.

He said: "I desperately want that information and we're hoping with the events coming up, we'll get more people coming forward with it."

On May 3, the Motul ACU British Motocross Championship is taking place at Cadders Hill.

Then, the club will be holding a celebration between July 24 and 26 for its centenary.

If you have information about the group, or would like to attend the events, email Mr Armes at chairman@norwichvikings.co.uk.

© Norwich Evening News