All 198 riders came home through Stage 2 of the 2014 Vuelta a España, leaving the race without a fulcrum. Elia Favilli of Lampre-Merida and David Arroyo of Caja Rural-Seguros RGA were on the cusp of the fulcrum after the stage, finishing 99th and 100th, respectively.

Stef Clement of Belkin Pro Cycling Team is the current Lanterne Rouge, finishing more than five and a half minutes behind race leader Alejandro Valverde of Movistar Team.