Past Cont. and Past Simple

John was ride his bike at 3 o’clock yesterday.

John was riding his bike at 3 o’clock yesterday.

John riding his bike at 3 o’clock yesterday.

John rides his bike at 3 o’clock yesterday.

The young couple was running while the man was riding his bike.

The young couple ran while the man rode his bike.

The young couple is running while the man is riding his bike.

The young couple was running while the man rode his bike.

Both actions continue at the same time.

The Past Simple action starts after the Past Continuous action finishes.

The Past Simple action interrupts the Past Continuous action.

The Past Continuous action interrupts the Past Simple action.